Ingredients: -### Vegetable Soup Recipes #### Recipe 1: Classic Vegetable Soup Ingredients: - 1 tbsp olive oil - 1 onion, chopped - 2 carrots, diced - 2 celery stalks, diced - 2 garlic cloves, minced - 1 zucchini, diced - 1 can diced tomatoes - 4 cups vegetable broth - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh parsley for garnish Instructions: 1. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft. 2. Stir in garlic, zucchini, and diced tomatoes. Cook for another 2 minutes. 3. Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. 4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving. --- #### Recipe 2: Spicy Lentil Vegetable Soup Ingredients: - 1 tbsp olive oil - 1 onion, chopped - 2 garlic cloves, minced - 1 cup red lentils - 1 carrot, diced - 1 bell pepper, diced - 1 tsp cumin - 1 can diced tomatoes - 4 cups vegetable broth - 1 tsp chili powder - Salt to taste Instructions: 1. Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. 2. Add lentils, carrot, bell pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Stir for 1-2 minutes. 3. Mix in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. 4. Simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are tender. Season with salt before serving. --- #### Recipe 3: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Ingredients: - 1 tbsp olive oil - 1 onion, chopped - 2 garlic cloves, minced - 2 cans crushed tomatoes - 1 cup vegetable broth - 1 cup coconut milk - 1 tsp dried basil - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh basil for garnish Instructions: 1. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent. 2. Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk, and basil. Bring to a simmer. 3. Cook for 15 minutes, blending if you prefer a smooth texture. 4. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. --- #### Recipe 4: Asian-Inspired Vegetable Soup Ingredients: - 1 tbsp sesame oil - 1 onion, chopped - 2 garlic cloves, minced - 1 inch ginger, grated - 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bok choy, bell peppers) - 4 cups vegetable broth - 2 tbsp soy sauce - 1 tsp sesame seeds - Green onions for garnish Instructions: 1. Heat sesame oil in a pot. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until aromatic. 2. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. 3. Pour in vegetable broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. 4. Simmer for 10 minutes and serve topped with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy your soups!