Hearty vegetable soup
Hearty vegetable soup is a comforting, rustic dish typically made with a medley of seasonal vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, tomatoes, and leafy greens, simmered in a flavorful broth. While its roots are in European and American home cooking, variations exist worldwide, reflecting local harvests and culinary traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is generally low in fat and moderate in carbohydrates, with protein content depending on added beans or grains. It's rich in fiber, vitamins A and C, and minerals like potassium, with a typical serving ranging from 150 to 250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 20 mcg |
| Folate | 50 mcg DFE |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally, it's celebrated as a 'nutrient-dense' dish that maximizes vegetable intake in a palatable way. Culturally, it often symbolizes frugality and resourcefulness, as it's traditionally made to use up leftover or abundant seasonal produce.
