Ginger Vegetable Soup (Printable)

Soothing soup with fresh ginger and medley of vegetables for a light, satisfying meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
08 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Broth & Seasoning

09 - 6 cups vegetable broth
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp sea salt
12 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce, optional

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
15 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, optional

# How-To Steps:

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 until fragrant.
03 - Stir in diced bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli florets. Cook for another 3 minutes.
04 - Pour vegetable broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and maintain a gentle simmer.
05 - Add sea salt, black pepper, and tamari if desired. Simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust salt, pepper, or other seasonings as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ginger infuses every spoonful with warming properties that seem to reach your bones, especially wonderful when youre feeling under the weather or just need comfort.
  • You can customize the vegetable medley based on whatever looks freshest at the market, making this a year-round staple that never feels repetitive.
02 -
  • Adding the ginger too early can make it bitter, while adding it too late means missing out on its full flavor potential, so that middle stage when adding garlic is the sweet spot I discovered after many batches.
  • The soup actually tastes better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld overnight in the refrigerator, making it perfect for meal prep.
03 -
  • Save the tough ends of your ginger and vegetable scraps in a freezer bag to make your next batch of vegetable broth, creating a beautiful zero-waste cooking cycle.
  • When reheating leftovers, add a fresh grating of ginger and a new sprinkle of herbs to revive the bright flavors that might have mellowed overnight.
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