1. Simple Tomato Soup

Photo credit: BROMA

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe tomatoes (or 1 can crushed tomatoes)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: basil, cream

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
2. Add chopped tomatoes (or canned), cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add broth, salt, pepper, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4. Blend until smooth. Add a splash of cream or basil if desired.

2. Creamy Mushroom Soup

Photo credit: Cafe Delites

Ingredients:

• 200g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp butter or oil
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup milk or cream
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until soft.
2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Slowly add broth while stirring.
4. Simmer 10-15 minutes. Add milk or cream and cook 5 more minutes.
5. Blend if you want it smooth.

3. Tofu-Vegetable Soup

Photo credit: The Woks of Life

Ingredients:

• 100g firm tofu, cubed
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 1-2 cups spinach or bok choy
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Garlic/ginger (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a pot, heat broth with soy sauce and a pinch of ginger/garlic.
2. Add carrots and zucchini. Simmer until slightly soft.
3. Add tofu and greens. Simmer another 5 minutes.
4. Drizzle sesame oil before serving.

4. Lentil Soup

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup red lentils
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp cumin (optional)
• 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
• Salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and carrot in oil.
2. Add lentils, cumin, and broth. Simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are soft.
3. Blend or mash slightly for a creamy texture.