Nani's Hearty Ratatouille Soup

Name: Nani's Hearty Ratatouille Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 eggplant, peeled and diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh basil for garnish

A cozy vegetable soup that captures all the wonderful flavors of a classic ratatouille in every spoonful.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 French· August 30, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

I learned this recipe back in culinary school and it has been a staple in my kitchen ever since. It is the ultimate comfort food because it is just so packed with garden vegetables and rich olive oil.

My favorite thing about this soup is how the flavors meld together as it simmers on the stove. If you have some extra time, let it sit for a few minutes after cooking because it tastes even better once the ingredients settle.

🧺 Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 zucchini, diced
1 eggplant, peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 cups diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook until they are soft and fragrant.
3
Stir in the zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers and cook for about five minutes.
4
Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth.
5
Add the oregano and thyme, then bring the soup to a gentle boil.
6
Turn the heat down to low and let the soup simmer for about twenty minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
7
Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed before serving hot with a garnish of fresh basil.

💡 Tips

This soup keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container. I love serving this with a slice of crusty bread for dipping. If you want a bit of extra flavor, try stirring in a spoonful of pesto right before you serve it.

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