Soup: 3 Healthy One-Pot Wonders
Quick and easy, these healthy one-pot soup recipes are perfect for a weeknight meal. Choose from three delicious variations, each packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Basic Soup Base
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes undrained
Variation 1: Lentil & Spinach
- 1 cup brown or green lentils rinsed
- 5 oz fresh spinach
Variation 2: Chicken Noodle
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz egg noodles
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
Variation 3: White Bean & Kale
- 15 oz canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
Basic Soup
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, then bring to a boil.
For Lentil & Spinach Soup
- Add rinsed lentils to the boiling soup. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For Chicken Noodle Soup
- Add diced carrots and celery to the boiling soup. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in egg noodles and cooked shredded chicken. Cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until noodles are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For White Bean & Kale Soup
- Add rinsed and drained cannellini beans, chopped kale, and Italian seasoning to the boiling soup. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until kale is tender-crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.