Vegetable Soup with Rice
This Vegetable Soup with Rice is your low-effort, high-payoff kind of meal—warm, filling, and healthier than your last three takeout choices. It’s packed with vibrant veggies, hearty rice, and enough flavor to make your taste buds dance like they’re in a food commercial. The kind of soup that whispers, “you’re responsible and fabulous,” even when you’re in pajamas at 2 p.m. It’s simple, cozy, and gives off major “domestic goddess who meal preps” energy—without actually having to meal prep. Grab a spoon, darling—this is comfort, nourishment, and smug satisfaction in one bowl.
Vegetable Soup with Rice
A wholesome Vegetable Soup with Rice, bursting with fresh vegetables, tender grains, and rich broth—perfectly comforting, satisfying, and entirely plant-based.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and golden.
- Add carrots, celery, and zucchini. Stir and cook for 5 minutes, letting the veggies soften slightly.
- Add tomatoes, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir for 2 minutes to release those mouthwatering aromas.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add rice and simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and parsley just before serving.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm with a smug smile of satisfaction.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 130%
- Vitamin C: 75%
- Iron: 12%
- Potassium: 22%
- Magnesium: 14%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use brown rice for extra fiber and a nuttier flavor.
- Add chili flakes if you want to spice things up—literally.
- For creaminess, stir in a splash of coconut milk at the end.
- Make a big batch—it reheats beautifully and keeps you fed for days.
- Pairs perfectly with crusty bread and your favorite blanket.
