| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 40 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 115 | 3.6g | 0.5g | 20g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 8g | 4g | 4g | 0.75g |
Whether it’s a brisk fall afternoon or a chilly winter’s night, certain dishes just bring about a comforting warmth that spreads from your mouth to your entire body. Few recipes do this as well as the Vegetable Soup with Clary Sage, a delightfully aromatic and hearty dish that’s a staple in my kitchen during the colder seasons.
Coming from a background where the love for tradition steeped dishes is clear, the first time I tried this recipe, it was love at first taste. The veggies blended with the rich herbaceous notes of Clary Sage creates a flavor that is nothing short of a culinary symphony.
A Symphony Of Nutrient Rich Flavor
This recipe stands out due to how it beautifully marries taste with nutrition. You have the delicious flavors of a myriad of vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and zucchinis, all playing harmoniously with the distinctive flavors of the Clary Sage. But the value of this Vegetable Soup with Clary Sage doesn’t just stop at its flavor – each ingredient packs a nutrient punch, from vitamin A-rich carrots to vitamin K-loaded green beans. You’ve got yourself not just a stew, but a powerhouse of health benefits in a bowl.
Universal Pairings
Another attribute I greatly admire about this soup is its versatility. Much like the ever-popular Southern Vegetable Beef Soup, this dish can pair well with pretty much anything. You can enjoy it with a classic Southern buttermilk biscuit, or maybe pair it with a fresh, crispy Caesar salad. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, as the main course or as an accompaniment, the Vegetable Soup with Clary Sage has always been a crowd-pleaser in my home and will likely charm your palate as well.
Regardless of where you come from, your culinary preferences, or dietary needs, a bowl of Vegetable Soup with Clary Sage can appease your appetite and soothe your soul. It’s a little piece of home, warm and welcoming, that I cherish dearly, and I’m sure you will too.
What You’ll Need
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 medium Carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 1 medium Bell Pepper, chopped
- 2 medium Zucchini, chopped
- 2 medium Tomatoes, diced
- 1 ½ cups Green Beans, chopped
- 6 cups Vegetable Stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh Clary Sage, finely chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Method
Step One
Firstly, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once heated, add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pot. Sauté these ingredients until the onion becomes translucent, usually after about 5 minutes.
Step Two
Next, add the sliced carrots, chopped celery, and chopped bell pepper to the pot, stir these in with the onions and garlic. Cook these vegetables for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Step Three
At this point, you can add the chopped zucchini, diced tomatoes, and chopped green beans to the pot. You should stir these thoroughly with the other ingredients, and let them cook for a further 5 minutes.
Step Four
Now, carefully pour in the vegetable stock into the pot. Raise the heat to high and let the soup come to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes.
Step Five
After the soup has simmered, you can add the finely chopped Clary Sage to the pot. Stir this through until it has dispersed evenly throughout the soup. Lastly, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Step Six
Your Vegetable Soup with Clary Sage is now ready to be served. Enjoy this hearty, healthy and flavorful dish!
