Description
Delight in a collection of 21 hearty winter soups, perfect for warming body and soul during the chilly months.
Ingredients
- Root vegetables: carrots, potatoes, parsnips
- Legumes: beans, lentils
- Broths: chicken or vegetable broth
- Spices and herbs: thyme, oregano, parsley
- Cream or dairy: heavy cream or coconut milk
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: wash and peel vegetables, chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: heat oil in a stockpot, add onions and garlic, stir until fragrant.
- Add vegetables: toss in root vegetables and cook until slightly softened.
- Incorporate broth and legumes: pour in broth and add chosen legumes, let simmer.
- Season to taste: add salt, pepper, and spices as desired.
- Blend if desired: use an immersion blender for creamy texture.
- Add cream or dairy just before serving.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Soups improve with time; store in fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg