How to Make Vegetable Soup

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Soup, also known as ḥasāʾ in many Arab countries, is a dish prepared by boiling ingredients in water until their flavors are fully infused. The ingredients vary depending on the type of soup, recipe, and cuisine, and can include meat, chicken, vegetables, fish, and more.

Classic Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 chicken broth cube
  • 4 carrots, diced
  • 2 cups water (or as needed)
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 head of broccoli, chopped
  • 200g green beans
  • 2 zucchinis, diced
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. In a pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions and garlic briefly.
  2. Add all the vegetables and the chicken broth cube, stirring for about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in enough water to fully cover the vegetables, then add salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Pour into serving bowls and serve hot.

Creamy Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup cooking cream
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 potato, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • ½ cup broccoli
  • ½ cup mushrooms
  • ½ cup flour
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the onions and sauté until soft.
  2. Gradually add the flour while stirring constantly.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth, chicken broth, and vegetables, then bring to a boil.
  4. Add the milk, cooking cream, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Stir well and let the soup simmer over low heat until all ingredients are fully cooked.
  6. Serve hot in bowls.

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 2 zucchinis, diced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 chicken broth cube
  • 2 cups water (or as needed)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the onions until soft.
  2. Add the chicken cubes and stir briefly, then add bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, half of the salt, and half of the black pepper. Cover with water and let simmer until the chicken is cooked.
  3. Remove the chicken, strain the broth, and return it to the pot with the vegetables. Let cook over low heat.
  4. Add the chicken broth cube and return the chicken pieces to the soup. Season with the remaining salt and pepper, then bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Serve hot.

Diet Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

  • 300g lean meat
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup leeks, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 4 carrots, diced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 100g green beans, chopped
  • 100g zucchini, diced
  • 1 liter beef broth
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Pour the beef broth into a pot over medium heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Add the meat, reduce the heat, and let simmer for about 25 minutes until tender.
  3. Add the vegetables and let the soup cook on low heat until everything is fully tender.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper, stirring well.
  5. Serve hot in bowls.

Enjoy your homemade vegetable soup! 🥣✨

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