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.

Victoria Pereira
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Twon Boi
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I love the addition of the barley to this soup.


satisfy Video Man
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Khin Khan
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I made this soup for my sick friend and it really helped her feel better.


Rogernewday123
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Victor Mutumba
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I love the versatility of this soup. You can add or remove vegetables to suit your taste.


Hania jamal
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Hasnain badshah
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I made this soup with some leftover turkey and it was delicious! The turkey added a great flavor to the soup.


Xusen faarax adan Xusen faarax adan
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I love the addition of the barley to this soup. It gives it a nice heartiness.


Neno Shaikh
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This soup is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. It was so easy and the soup was so delicious.


Rana Adyn Ali
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Quay A.
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a lot of leftover vegetables from my CSA and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Yurani Tharu
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always feel good after eating it.


Muthu Latha
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This is one of my favorite soups to make in the winter. It's so easy to make and it's always so delicious.


Robert Reily
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Leyla
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful! I love the combination of vegetables and the broth is so rich. I will definitely be making this again.