Vegetable Soup Hearty Garden Vegetable Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 zucchini, diced 1 cup green beans, chopped 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 6 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, chopped Directions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in zucchini, green beans, and diced tomatoes with their juice. Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in fresh spinach or kale and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 110 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings #vegetablesoup #healthysoup #gardenfresh #plantbased #veganrecipes #souprecipe #comfortfood #lowcalorie #cleaneating #easyrecipes #veggiesoup #homemade #veganfriendly #glutenfree #dinnerideas #mealprep #soupseason #healthymeals #familyfriendly #heartymeal Warm up with this hearty Vegetable Soup—packed with fresh garden veggies and comforting flavors. Perfect for cozy dinners! 🥕🥒🍅

Cucumber Salad Refreshing Cucumber Salad with Dill, Vinegar & Red Onion Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar (optional for balance) 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice for extra tang Directions: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onion. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar (if using), dill, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion. Toss gently to coat. Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 15–30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with extra dill or a squeeze of lemon juice. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 15–30 minutes | Total Time: 25–40 minutes Kcal: 60 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #cucumbersalad #summerrecipes #freshsalads #quickside #healthyrecipes #simpleeats #dillcucumber #refreshingsalad #vinegardressing #homemadesalad #coolingfoods #easyhealthymeals #summersides #lightrecipes #glutenfree #vegetarianrecipes #sugaroptional #lowcaloriesnacks #crispandfresh #cleaneating 🥒 This Refreshing Cucumber Salad is a summer essential — crisp, tangy, and ready in minutes! 🌿☀️