Old-Fashioned Christmas Soup
Warm your heart and home with Old-Fashioned Christmas Soup, a delightful blend of fresh vegetables and wholesome ingredients that evoke cherished holiday memories. This comforting soup offers a perfect balance of flavors, making it the ideal dish for family gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire. Packed with nutrients and irresistible aromas, it’s not just food—it’s a nostalgic experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no-salt-added
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes; stir to combine.
- Toss in thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Add spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider incorporating cooked chicken or beans. - Customize the soup by adding seasonal vegetables like zucchini or green beans. - To enhance flavors, let the soup rest for about 15 minutes before serving.