Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 chili pepper, finely minced (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric (optional, for anti-inflammatory benefits)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or water with bouillon)
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley or dill,
