Golden Broth French Vegetable Medley Recipe

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 large parsnip, peeled and diced
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup diced yellow squash
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced fennel (optional)
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup white wine (optional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:

Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to add a unique flavor to the soup.

Sauté the Aromatics:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Add the Vegetables:

Add the diced carrot, parsnip, potato, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, celery, and fennel (if using) to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.

Create the Broth:

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and white wine (if using). Stir in the dried or fresh thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Finish the Soup:

Stir in the green tea rubs and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Serve:

Ladle the Golden Broth French Vegetable Medley into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and, if desired, grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve the soup immediately, enjoying the rich, flavorful broth and the variety of tender vegetables with a subtle hint of green tea from the rubs.