Simple Vegetable Noodle Soup (Printable)

A comforting bowl with fresh veggies and tender noodles, ideal for chilly weather enjoyment.

# What you 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, vegan noodles optional

→ Optional Add-Ins

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

# Directions:

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 until noodles and vegetables are tender.
06 - Add spinach or kale in the last 2 minutes of cooking if using. Stir in lemon juice just before serving. Remove bay leaf.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It's the kind of soup that tastes like you spent all day cooking, but honestly takes less time than a movie.
  • Every spoonful feels nourishing without being heavy, and it actually tastes better the next day.
  • You can swap vegetables endlessly, so it never gets boring and always matches what's in season.
02 -
  • Don't skip the sautéing step at the beginning—it's what makes this soup taste rich and intentional instead of just like boiled vegetables.
  • The noodles will continue absorbing broth after cooking, so if you're serving it later, add a splash more broth when you reheat it.
03 -
  • If your broth tastes weak, reduce it uncovered for a few minutes before adding the noodles—concentrated broth makes all the difference.
  • Keep a squeeze of fresh lemon juice ready at the table so everyone can adjust the brightness to their own taste.
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