Ginger Vegetable Soup (Printable Version)

Aromatic blend of fresh ginger and seasonal vegetables in savory broth

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium onion, diced
02 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 zucchini, diced
06 - 2 cups broccoli florets

→ Aromatics

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
08 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Broth & Seasoning

09 - 6 cups vegetable broth, gluten-free
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
12 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari, optional

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
15 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, optional

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
02 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
03 - Stir in diced bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli florets. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
05 - Reduce heat to low and add salt, pepper, and soy sauce if desired. Simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender but retain their structure.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust salt, pepper, and seasonings as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle with sesame oil if desired and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The ginger heat clears your senses and warms you from the inside out.
  • It is a perfect way to clean out the vegetable drawer without any stress.
02 -
  • Adding ginger too late in the process leaves the soup feeling raw and overly pungent.
  • Sautéing the vegetables before adding liquid builds a layer of sweetness you cannot get from boiling alone.
03 -
  • Freeze your ginger root and grate it while frozen to get a fine paste without the stringy bits.
  • Save your vegetable scraps in a bag in the freezer to make your own broth for next time.
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