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Healthy Snow Day Soup Recipe

Snow Day Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food for chilly winter days. This easy, vegetable-packed soup comes together in under 45 minutes with tender potatoes, hearty vegetables, warming herbs, and vibrant greens. Perfect for snowed-in families craving nourishing, fuss-free comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can 14 ounces diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
  5. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat vegetables with seasoning.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with juice.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  8. Stir in peas, corn, and kale or spinach.
  9. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until greens are wilted.
  10. Add lemon juice if using and adjust seasoning to taste.
  11. Serve hot with grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For a creamier texture, blend half of the soup before serving. Add red pepper flakes for extra warmth.