Hearty Vegetable Soup with Eggs and Yogurt: A Comforting One-Pot Meal

This Hearty Vegetable Soup with Eggs and Yogurt is a delicious and satisfying one-pot meal packed with colorful vegetables, tender noodles, and a unique twist with the addition of eggs and yogurt. It’s a perfect way to warm up on a chilly day and provides a complete and balanced meal.

Ingredients:

• For the Soup:
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 3-4 potatoes, chopped
  • 1.2L water (6 cups)
  • Fresh mint and parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (for cleaning vegetables)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 100 grams yogurt (1/2 cup)
  • 50 grams vermicelli
  • 2 more glasses of water
• For the Snacks (Optional):
  • Salt to taste
  • Herbs of Provence
  • Smoked paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Olive oil
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Sautéing the Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add the chopped carrot and a pinch of salt, cook for another 3-5 minutes.
2. Colorful Peppers: Add the chopped yellow, green, and red peppers. Stir well, cover with a lid, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
3. Potatoes and Water: Add the chopped potatoes and 1.2L of water (6 cups). Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for another 10 minutes.
4. Herb Power: Add chopped mint and parsley for a fresh touch.
5. Cleaning Prep: In a separate bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with water to clean additional vegetables. Rinse thoroughly and chop finely (optional step for additional vegetables you might want to add).
6. Seasoning Up: Add more salt and black pepper to the pot to taste.
7. Egg and Yogurt Twist: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and yogurt until smooth. Set aside.
8. Noodles In: Add 50 grams of vermicelli to the soup. Cover and cook over medium heat for 12 minutes.
9. Finishing Touches: Add 2 more glasses of water to the soup and stir well. Slowly pour the egg and yogurt mixture into the soup, stirring constantly. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

More Information:

This Hearty Vegetable Soup with Eggs and Yogurt is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. It’s also:

• Customizable: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like broccoli, green beans, or corn.
• Protein Packed: The eggs and yogurt provide a protein boost, making the soup more filling and satisfying.
• Dietary Options: For a vegetarian option, simply omit the eggs. For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the cooked potatoes before adding the egg and yogurt mixture.

Serve and Enjoy:

Serve the Hearty Vegetable Soup with Eggs and Yogurt hot with crusty bread for a complete meal. For an extra touch, you can prepare a small bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of herbs of Provence, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, and offer grated Parmesan cheese for those who want to add some extra flavor to their individual servings.