HEALTHY HARVEST SOUP

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Powerhouse whole grains and autumn vegetables simmer to perfection in this comforting, vegan-friendly soup. To make the squash easier to peel and chop, pierce and microwave for a minute or two. Any type of bean or winter squash would be delicious in this soup.

Provided by Cynthia Phillips

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
8 cups vegetable broth
2 acorn squash - peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup quinoa
½ cup pot barley
½ teaspoon salt
1 bunch kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; saute onion in hot oil until softened and slightly golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; saute until golden and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes more. Stir sage and thyme in onion mixture and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir vegetable broth, squash, water, kidney beans, quinoa, barley, and salt into onion mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until barley is tender and soup flavors combine, about 35 minutes.
  • Stir kale into soup; simmer until kale is tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 600.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Zishan Shana
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Tarikul All
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this soup changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Christopher Cuatt
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Narayan rajbanshi
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


skill ff
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Amrit Magar
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great source of fiber and protein.


samiullah noori
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The sweetness of the butternut squash and sweet potatoes pairs perfectly with the savory spices.


Hager Mohamed
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use up leftover vegetables from my CSA.


tuben SWE
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and filling, and the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Afaq Noor
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This soup was a hit with my family! It's packed with flavor and nutrients. I especially love the addition of the butternut squash and sweet potatoes.