Ginger Vegetable Soup (Printable)

Aromatic ginger soup with colorful vegetables, perfect for a light, nourishing meal. Vegan and gluten-free.

# What You'll 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 tamari or soy sauce, optional

→ Garnish

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Stir in diced bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli florets. Cook for another 3 minutes.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat.
05 - Reduce heat to a simmer and add sea salt, black pepper, and tamari 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 to achieve desired flavor profile.
07 - Ladle the soup into bowls. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It transforms everyday vegetables into something fragrant and alive, proving you dont need fancy ingredients to feel nourished.
  • The ginger adds a quiet warmth that soothes without overwhelming, making every spoonful feel like a gentle hug from the inside out.
02 -
  • Dont skip grating the ginger finely, big chunks can be too sharp and unpleasant to bite into, while finely grated ginger melts into the broth.
  • If your broccoli turns gray and mushy, youve simmered it too long, add it in the last 10 minutes to keep it bright green and tender.
03 -
  • Taste your vegetable broth before you start, some brands are heavily salted and you may need to cut back on added salt or dilute the broth slightly with water.
  • Toasted sesame oil is potent, so use it sparingly, a little drizzle goes a long way and too much can overpower the delicate ginger flavor.
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