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Ratatouille Soup

Comforting Ratatouille Soup to Warm Your Heart and Home

This comforting Ratatouille Soup combines vibrant vegetables and classic flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 whole Onion Any variety can be used.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh is preferred.
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper Can swap with green bell pepper.
  • 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper Feel free to use another color.
  • 1 whole Zucchini Yellow zucchini is a tasty alternative.
  • 1 whole Eggplant Mushrooms can be used as a substitute.
For the Tomato Mixture
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes Fresh diced tomatoes can be used.
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce Additional crushed tomatoes can substitute.
For the Broth and Herbs
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Chicken broth can be used for non-vegetarian options.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can use three times the amount of fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Can use three times the amount of fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can use three times the amount of fresh.
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Optional, omit for milder flavor.
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Fresh Basil Leaves For garnish.
  • optional Crusty Bread Perfect for dipping.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ratatouille Soup
  1. Prepare vegetables by chopping onion, mincing garlic, and dicing bell peppers and zucchini, arranging on a cutting board.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5-7 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Introduce the diced bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes, then add zucchini and eggplant and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm with bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup can be varied with your favorite ingredients and stored for easy reheating.

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