Summer Vegetable Stew with Poached Eggs

This Summer Vegetable Stew with Poached Eggs is a light and nutritious dish thats perfect for warm summer days. The combination of fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and perfectly poached eggs creates a satisfying and wholesome meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 2 zucchinis, diced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat

Add the chopped onion and garlic

Saut for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent

Add the diced zucchinis and sliced bell pepper

Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and dried thyme

Cook for an additional 2 minutes

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender

While the stew is simmering, poach the eggs in a separate pot of simmering water until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes

Once the vegetables are tender, ladle the vegetable stew into serving bowls

Gently place a poached egg on top of each bowl of stew

Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot

Enjoy your delicious summer vegetable stew with poached eggs