Greek Healing Soup
A delightful and nutritious dish, Greek Healing Soup combines vibrant Mediterranean flavors with health benefits, making it the perfect comforting meal any time of year.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 pieces carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Introduce the minced garlic into the pot and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced carrots and celery and let them cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potato and zucchini, stir, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Cooking
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the chickpeas. Add the dried oregano, thyme, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Increase the heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the chopped kale or spinach and cook for a few more minutes until wilted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Notes
For a richer flavor, drizzle high-quality olive oil on top when serving and offer lemon wedges on the side. This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a fresh salad.