Description
Irresistible Million Dollar Soup is a nourishing and comforting bowl of warmth perfect for chilly nights. Bursting with vibrant vegetables, hearty proteins, and aromatic spices, this soup envelops you in flavor with every spoonful. Easy to prepare, it’s a delightful addition to any weeknight dinner or cozy gathering with friends. Serve it hot alongside crusty bread for an unforgettable meal that warms both the heart and the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken or beans (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and golden brown.
- Stir in carrots, celery, and potatoes; cook for about five minutes until they soften slightly.
- Add canned tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Mix in thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Stir in cooked chicken or beans; allow everything to heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg