Best 6 Hearty Root Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our hearty root vegetable soup, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of comfort and nourishment. This wholesome soup showcases a vibrant array of root vegetables, each contributing its unique character to create a harmonious blend of flavors. Carrots lend their natural sweetness, potatoes provide a velvety texture, parsnips add a touch of earthiness, and celery and turnips bring a subtle crunch. Enhanced by a rich vegetable broth, this soup is a symphony of textures and flavors that will warm your soul on a chilly day. Accompaniments like crusty bread or a crisp green salad perfectly complement this hearty and satisfying dish. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the goodness of root vegetables.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHUNKY VEGETABLE SOUP (WITH ROASTED ROOT VEGGIES)



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This chunky vegetable soup combines lots of roasted root vegetables and hearty beans. It's a super super satisfying meal that tastes so delicous. The next time you're craving a little comfort, give this hearty soup a try. It's a winner every time!

Provided by Dawn | Girl Heart Food

Categories     Lunch     Main Course     Soup

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds root vegetables (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, about 10 cups (see "Notes" below))
5 cloves garlic (skins left on)
4.5 tablespoons olive oil (divided )
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary (leaves only) (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme (leaves only) (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 teaspoon salt (divided)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 yellow onion (peeled and diced)
1 (15-ounce) can no salt added navy beans (rinsed and drained)
4.5 to 5 cups low sodium vegetable broth (depending on the consistency you want)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place root veggies into a large bowl and add cloves of garlic, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, rosemary, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Grab a large sheet pan sheet (or use two smaller ones) and spread 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over to lightly grease. Spread veggies and garlic out onto the sheet pan and roast for 30 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through cooking. Once veggies and garlic are cooked, carefully remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Then heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Once the roasted garlic cloves are cool enough to handle, peel off skins and mash/chop the cloves.
  • Add roasted veggies to pot with onion, along with roasted garlic, beans, vegetable broth (I like to add 4.5 cups of broth. Use another 1/2 cup if you want a looser or thinner consistency) and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat (to about medium-low heat) to a simmer (we are just heating up the broth and beans at this point). Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Optional: Remove about 1 cup of soup from the pot, place into a heat-safe container and carefully blend with an immersion blender. Stir back into pot of soup. Note: If you don't have an immersion blender, just mash some with a potato masher.
  • To serve, divide the soup into bowls and garnish (if desired) with your favourite soup toppings. Enjoy! Yields about 4 to 5 servings.

ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



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Here's a simple, robust, cold-weather soup that you can make with almost any mixture of root vegetables you have to hand: carrots, parsnips, celery root, turnips, rutabaga, sweet or regular potato. Flavored with garlic, rosemary and bay leaves on top of a saute of onions and celery, it's an earthy, sweet, and warming meal for days where the air has some bite. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice, some grated cheese, flaky salt and a shower of black pepper.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, soups and stews

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion or 2 leeks (white and light green part only), chopped
2 to 3 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 rosemary or thyme branches
2 bay leaves
3 1/2 pounds mixed root vegetables (carrot, parsnip, celery root, turnip, rutabaga, sweet or regular potato), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 teaspoons fine sea salt, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more as needed
Juice of 1/2 lemon, more for serving
Extra-virgin olive oil
Flaky sea salt
Crushed Aleppo, Urfa or other chile flakes, optional
Grated Parmesan or pecorino, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Stir in onion and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, rosemary and bay leaves; cook 1 minute more. Add root vegetables, 8 cups water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove and discard rosemary branches and bay leaves. Using an immersion blender, purée soup until smooth. (Alternatively, you can purée the soup in batches in a blender or food processor.) If the soup is too thick, add a little water. Season with lemon juice and more salt to taste.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with a drizzle of olive oil, a few drops of lemon juice, flaky salt and crushed chile or grated cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 581 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion
1 large carrot
1 small celeriac
1 medium Yukon gold potato
1 medium bulb fennel, fronds reserved
1 medium turnip
5 Jerusalem artichokes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
8 cups chicken stock
Ground chile powder

Steps:

  • Cut the onion, carrot, celeriac, potato, fennel, turnip, and artichokes into medium to large chunks. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the carrot, and cook for 5 minutes, and then add the remaining vegetables at 5 minute intervals, adjusting the heat as necessary so the vegetables don't brown. When all the vegetables are soft, add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the soup has come together; it should have a thick consistency. Garnish each bowl with the chile powder and more olive oil.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

HEARTY WINTER-VEGETABLE SOUP



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On a chilly day, this rustic soup -- made with potatoes, leeks, butternut squash, and escarole -- will warm you right up. Serve it with our Popovers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut into 1-inch pieces, and washed well
3 celery stalks, cut on the bias into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
3 medium carrots, cut into cubes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 pinches of red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1/4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 1/2 cups water
1 small (1 to 1 1/2 pounds) butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
2 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 12 ounces), cut into cubes
1 head escarole, cut into 1-inch-thick ribbons
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook leeks, celery, carrots, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until leeks are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add stock and water, and bring to a boil.
  • Add squash and potatoes. Return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in escarole and chickpeas, and return to a boil. Stir in lemon juice and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

VEGAN - HEARTY ROOT SOUP



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I have been making this for years and it's the only soup packed with nutrients I've been able to get kids to eat and even ask for a second bowl. Each time you make this soup it will be a little different. Add more or less of a vegetable and you can mix and match with other vegetables not listed. It freezes well so you can take along to work for lunch weeks later with a nice chunk of bread. Enjoy!

Provided by DragonShoes

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 potatoes, peel and diced
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, cut in half
1 parsnip, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 turnip, peeled and diced
1 celery root, peeled and diced (celeriac) (optional)
1 fennel, diced (optional)
1 leek, washed and thinly sliced
1 rutabaga, peeled and diced
1 (15 ounce) can vegetable broth
1/3 cup barley
1/3 cup cilantro, washed and chopped
4 cups water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan add all ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer until all vegetables are soft and barley is cooked, about 40 minutes uncovered.
  • Add additional water if needed.
  • When done you can mash a little with the potato masher or eat as is.

HEARTY ROOT VEGGIE SOUP



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For a simple dinner, present this flavorful and healthful soup with some warm crusty bread and a mixed green salad. I have added a can of white kidney beans (undrained) in the last 5 mins for that bit extra.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups peeled turnips, 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups peeled rutabagas, 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups peeled russet potatoes, 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth or 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat.
  • Add leek, celery and garlic and sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add turnips, rutabagas, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes with juices and 2 cans broth.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer 4 cups soup to processor.
  • Puree until almost smooth.
  • Return puree to pot.
  • Add remaining 2 cans broth; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 367.1, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 13.1, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use a variety of root vegetables. This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Common root vegetables include carrots, potatoes, turnips, parsnips, and rutabagas.
  • Roast the vegetables before adding them to the soup. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Add some fresh herbs to the soup. This will brighten up the flavor and make it more refreshing.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. This will add a creamy richness to the soup.

Conclusion:

Root vegetable soup is a hearty, flavorful, and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this recipe a try.

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