You know that dish that embraces you from the inside, warms your soul and also takes care of your health? Well… this soup was born from that desire. Light Vegetable Soup with a Touch of Ginger and Lemon It’s not just another recipe — it’s an invitation to self-care, to the pleasure of eating well, to simplicity done well.
At a time when everything is rushed and ultra-processed, going back to basics with real ingredients is an act of nutritious rebellion. The combination of spicy ginger with the citrus touch of lemon creates a symphony on the palate and a Light Vegetable Soup. And the best part? It's easy, affordable and fits into any routine.
A light, refreshing meal full of natural flavor. Perfect for a simple lunch or a cozy dinner!
🕒 Recipe Information Light Vegetable Soup
| 🧾 Feature | 📍 Details |
|---|---|
| ⏰ Preparation time | 15 min (prep) + 25 min (cook) = 40 min |
| 🍽️ Income | 4 servings |
| 📊 Difficulty level | Easy |
| 💸 Estimated cost | Low (R$ 6.00 per serving) |
| 🥗 Diet | Vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free |
🥕 Ingredients for Light Vegetable Soup
- 🥕 1 medium carrot, diced
- 🥒 1 small zucchini, diced
- 🍠 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 🥬 1/2 small cabbage, thinly sliced
- 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
- 🧄 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 🌱 1 small piece of ginger (about 2 cm), grated
- 🍅 1 ripe tomato, seeded and chopped
- 🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 💧 1 liter of homemade vegetable broth or water
- 🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
- 🌿 Chopped chives for decoration
🍳 Preparation Method — Light Vegetable Soup🍲
- Sauté the basics: Heat the olive oil and brown the onion and garlic. This forms the aromatic base of your soup.
- Activate the flavor: Add the grated ginger and sauté for another minute. It takes the aroma to another level.
- Densest vegetables first: Add the carrot, sweet potato and tomato. Sauté for 3 minutes, mixing well.
- Add the liquid: Add the vegetable stock or water. Heat on high until boiling.
- Cook slowly: When boiling, reduce heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Finish the delicate vegetables: Add the zucchini and cabbage. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Final touch: Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
- Serve with affection: Decorate with parsley and feel the aroma of real food taking over your kitchen.
🧾 Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| 🔥 Calories | 120 kcal |
| 🍞 Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| 💪 Proteins | 3 g |
| 🧈 Fats totals | 4 g |
| 🧬 Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| 💧 Sodium | 300 mg |
| 🌾 Fibers | 5 g |
💡 Extra Tips
- 🥦 Vary the vegetables: You can add broccoli, cauliflower or peas to give it a new look.
- 🍵 Use homemade broth: It is lighter and free of preservatives.
- 🌶️ Want a spicy touch? A pinch of cayenne pepper does the trick.
- 🥣 Do you prefer it creamy? Blend half of the soup and mix with the rest.
- 🍋 More lemon? Go for it! Adjust it to your taste and get more freshness.
🧾 Side Dish Suggestions
- 🥖 Wholemeal croutons or sourdough bread
- 🥗 Simple green salad with bitter leaves (arugula, watercress)
- 🍚 Brown rice, to give more “substance”
- A handful of toasted seeds on top, such as sunflower or pumpkin
🌀 Alternative Versions:
1. Vegan Detox Version 🌿
Add spinach leaves and swap the sweet potato for yams. Finish with turmeric and cayenne pepper for a mild thermogenic effect.
2. Low Carb Version 🥑
Replace the sweet potato with cauliflower and reduce the tomato. Add more zucchini and mushrooms. The vegetable stock can be enriched with dried herbs.
3. Creamy Version 🌰
Blend half of the soup in a blender with a tablespoon of tahini or hydrated cashew nuts — this gives it creaminess without dairy.
⚠️ Common Mistakes When Making Vegetable Soup:
| Error | Why avoid? |
|---|---|
| Overcooking vegetables | Everything ends up too soft and without texture. The right point is “al dente”, but soft. |
| Overdoing it with lemon | It can steal the flavor of other ingredients. Take it easy and adjust at the end. |
| Use industrialized broth | Lots of sodium and additives. Opt for homemade or water and natural seasonings. |
| Skip the stir-fry | This is where the flavor is built. Don't skip this step! |
| Freeze the soup with parsley | It is bitter! Always add it when serving. |
🧠 Depth and Connection:
This recipe is not just about ingredients. It's about emotional memory, body care and the pleasure of eating.
The ginger warms, the lemon awakens, and the vegetables really nourish. It's the union of flavor and purpose.
Eat well It doesn't have to be expensive, boring or complicated. It needs to be real. And this Light Vegetable Soup is just that: real, light and full of soul.
📚 Recipe History
This beauty was born on a lazy afternoon at home, one of those days when you open the fridge and think: “What can you do with this?” then came the Light Vegetable Soup.
Forgotten ginger, lemon almost gone, vegetables crying out for help — Light Vegetable Soup was born! And what a find: light, fragrant, full of life and flavor. It has become a tradition on colder nights and light summer lunches to eat Light Vegetable Soup.
“True transformation begins with small daily choices; it is in them that we find the power to change our lives.”
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