Zuppa Du Jour

Warm, wholesome, and bursting with fresh veggies, Zuppa Du Jour is the perfect soup recipe to embrace any season. Packed with aromatic sautéed onions, garlic, and a colorful medley of diced carrots, celery, and seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers, this hearty dish is simmered in a fragrant broth spiced with thyme and basil. A touch of leafy greens such as spinach or kale, along with optional additions like pasta, rice, or barley, makes this a customizable and filling option for lunch or dinner. Garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, Zuppa Du Jour is a quick 45-minute recipe (including prep time) that's comforting, nutritious, and endlessly versatile. Ideal for using up fresh produce, it's a family-friendly favorite for six servings of pure goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 cups seasonal vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers, or squash), diced
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups leafy greens (e.g., spinach or kale), chopped
• 1 cup cooked pasta, rice, or barley (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced celery, and carrots. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the diced seasonal vegetables, broth, canned tomatoes (with their juice), thyme, basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

If using leafy greens, stir them into the soup during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Step 7

For added heartiness, stir in cooked pasta, rice, or barley during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3255.3 grams (3255.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1660

Total Fat 80.60g	103%
Saturated Fat 29.70g	149%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.10g
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 10228mg	445%
Total Carbohydrate 155.70g	57%
Dietary Fiber 31.20g	111%
Total Sugars 43.00g
Protein 83.70g	167%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1897mg	146%
Iron 13mg	70%
Potassium 4093mg	87%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 37.0%