Simple Vegetable Noodle Soup (Printable Version)

A comforting bowl filled with fresh vegetables and soft noodles, ideal for cold weather meals.

# 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

→ Optional Add-Ins

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Packed with nutritious seasonal vegetables for a wholesome meal
  • Naturally vegetarian and dairy-free, with simple vegan adaptations
  • Budget-friendly ingredients that you likely already have on hand
  • Perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day
  • Adaptable to whatever vegetables you have available
02 -
  • Cut all vegetables to similar sizes for even cooking throughout
  • Don't skip sautéing the aromatics—it builds essential flavor depth
  • Use good-quality vegetable broth as it forms the base of your soup
  • Cook noodles directly in the soup for maximum flavor absorption
  • Add delicate greens like spinach only in the final minutes to preserve color and nutrients
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving brightens all the flavors beautifully
  • Store noodles separately if meal prepping to prevent them from becoming too soft
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