Simple Vegetable Noodle Soup (Printer View)

A comforting bowl of noodles with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for chilly days.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
02 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
05 - 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Broth & Seasonings

07 - 6 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Noodles

12 - 4 ounces egg noodles or small pasta, or vegan noodles as substitute

→ Optional Additions

13 - 1 cup baby spinach or kale leaves
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

# Method:

01 - Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a splash of oil if desired. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Add carrots, celery, potato, and green beans. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Pour in the vegetable broth. Add bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
04 - Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
05 - Stir in the noodles. Simmer uncovered for 7 to 10 minutes, or until noodles and vegetables are tender.
06 - If using, add spinach or kale in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Stir in lemon juice just before serving. Remove bay leaf.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes, which means you can have warm bowls on the table before the craving even fully sets in.
  • The vegetables soften into the broth while staying distinct enough to actually taste, creating layers of flavor without any fussing.
  • This soup happily accepts whatever vegetables you have lingering around, making it as flexible as your week demands.
02 -
  • Don't add the noodles too early or they'll turn into mush before the vegetables are even soft—timing this right is the entire secret to a soup that feels pulled together rather than broken.
  • Taste the broth before you finish cooking and trust your judgment on seasoning more than the recipe, because broths vary wildly and you're the only one who knows what tastes like home to you.
03 -
  • Save a ladle of broth before adding the noodles, because it's pure magic for adjusting consistency if the soup thickens more than you wanted once it sits.
  • This soup actually improves overnight in the refrigerator as flavors deepen, making it perfect for cooking ahead on a less hectic day and reheating when life gets busy.
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