Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

174
Calories
2g
Fat
32g
Carbohydrates
9g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
42mg
Sodium
Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

Recipe Description

I love a hearty vegetable soup, and this Mediterranean Vegetable Soup is one of my favorites for summer. It’s packed with garden-fresh veggies and is low in calories. Ready in 30 minutes, this healthy and delicious vegetable soup can be dressed up according to your mood. Stir in the homemade pesto or a grating of Parmesan, or just throw in a handful of chopped olives. No matter what you choose, you are going to get a satisfying dish.

To start, sauté the onions and celery in a little olive oil. Then add in the garlic and dried herbs and cook until fragrant. Stir in the diced zucchini, eggplant, and colorful bell peppers. Next, add in the tomato paste and let cook for a minute or two before adding the vegetable stock. Simmer everything together for 15 minutes. Add in the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini coins and cook for another 5 minutes. Finally, stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt. I also threw in a handful of fresh marjoram for aromatic notes. Feel free to add any herbs or toppings of choice. Enjoy!

To make the Mediterranean Vegetable Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Saute onions and celery

    3 min
    Step 1 - Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

    In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add 1 diced onion and 1 diced celery stalk. Sauté for 2 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and dried herbs

    1 min
    Step 2 - Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

    Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon dried rosemary. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add vegetables

    1 min
    Step 3 - Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

    Add in ½ diced zucchini, 1 diced eggplant, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 1 diced yellow bell pepper and let heat through, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add tomato paste and vegetable stock

    18 min
    Step 4 - Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

    Add in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 4 cups vegetable stock, and salt and black pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini coins, and chickpeas

    5 min
    Step 5 - Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

    Add in 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, ½ zucchini sliced into coins, and the drained and rinsed chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add spinach

    2 min
    Step 6 - Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

    Stir in 5 ounces baby spinach and let it wilt, about 2 minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

    Serve and enjoy!

This Mediterranean Vegetable Soup is easy, healthy and delicious. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner the whole family can enjoy. Made it? Let us know! Tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram and hashtag it #cookmerecipes

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Queenie Thompson
March 21, 2025
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Exceptional! My husband and I enjoyed this soup on a warm summer evening. The vibrant veggies reminded us of our holiday in Greece. Easy to prepare and so fresh, it's become a weekly staple in our home. Thank you for sharing this delightful recipe.

Becky
March 15, 2025
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Absolutely lush soup!

LuckyLuca
March 14, 2025
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Superb! Made this soup for my friends last week, and they loved it. It’s so simple and healthy. I added a splash of lemon juice, and it was perfect! Definitely a go-to recipe.

Samantha Bright
February 1, 2025
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Easy summer soup

Hannah Wilson
January 20, 2025
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I made this Mediterranean Vegetable Soup last weekend and it was just superb! It reminded me of the warm summers I spent eating garden veggies. Quick to make and so flavorful, I can’t wait to try it with my own twist.

Willie
December 29, 2024
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Absolutely loved this!

Xenia Hughes
December 22, 2024
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Loved this soup!

Emilie Bertrand
October 3, 2024
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La soupe de légumes méditerranéenne est parfaite pour l'été. En la préparant avec mes enfants, on a pris plaisir à choisir les légumes. Ses saveurs sont excellentes et elle est légère. Un plat qui réunit toute la famille pour des moments conviviaux autour de la table.

Zoe Anderson
September 5, 2024
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Delicious! On a hot summer day, my kids loved making this soup together, and we added some olives for a twist. It’s a great way to enjoy fresh veggies and bond as a family.

Zara
August 8, 2024
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So I whipped up this Mediterranean Vegetable Soup last weekend. It was a warm day and I needed something light. The colors of the veggies totally lifted my mood and it tasted amazing. Packing leftovers for lunch was a breeze.

Tilly
August 7, 2024
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Lovely, fresh, soup!

Athina
July 17, 2024
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Quick and easy vegetable soup recipe! Thanks for sharing!

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