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Diet vegetable soup with mushrooms and broccoli
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · Bulgaria · 1 min ·

Diet vegetable soup with mushrooms and broccoli

Be sure to try our light winter soup, as well as the perfect mushroom soup.

Ingredients · Servings 4
  • broccoli - 300 g
  • mushrooms (champignons or oyster mushrooms) - 250 g
  • potatoes - 3 medium (250 g)
  • carrots - 1 pc.
  • onion - 1 small head (80 g)
  • garlic - 2 cloves
  • olive oil - 1 tbsp.
  • salt - to taste
  • black pepper - to taste
  • parsley - 2 tbsp.
  • water or light vegetable broth - about 1.2 l
Method · 40 min
  1. Finely chop the onion and sauté briefly in olive oil with a little water until soft.
  2. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until they release their aroma.
  3. Add the chopped potatoes and carrots, pour in the water or broth and let the soup simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
  4. Then add the broccoli, cut into florets, and the pressed garlic and cook for another 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but retain their fresh color.
  5. Season the diet soup with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley and remove from heat.
  6. Dietary vegetable soups are a staple in healthy eating in many European cuisines. The combination of broccoli and mushrooms provides fiber, plant-based protein, and minimal calories, making the soup suitable for a light diet and a balanced menu.

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