Zero-Waste Vegetable Soup
Use vegetable scraps to create a delicious and nutritious soup.
Zero-Waste
35 min
Very Low Carbon
Low Water
Medium Energy
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add vegetable scraps, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add kale or spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread.
Environmental Impact
Carbon Footprint0.5 kg CO₂e
Lower environmental impact than conventional recipes
Water Usage200 liters
65% lower than average meat-based meal
Land Usage0.8 m²
85% lower than average meat-based meal
Nutritional Information
Calories
120kcal
Protein
3g
Carbohydrates
18g
Fat
4g
Fiber
5g
Recipe Details
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time20 min
Total Time35 min
Servings4
SeasonalityFall/Winter
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