SAVORY ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP

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Instead of the usual side dishes, consider serving a vegetable-laden soup at Thanksgiving or other holidays. Each spoonful will warm the body and soul. -Zan Brock, Jasper, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 bacon strips
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
1 cup cubed peeled sweet potato
2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
2 small turnips, peeled and chopped
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute the celery, onion, green pepper and leeks in drippings until tender., Add the hash browns, sweet potato, parsnips, carrots and turnips; cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes., Add the broth, parsley, herbes de Provence, garlic, white pepper and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with sour cream, cheese and crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

295 adnan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup still didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Farjana Fahima
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really badly. It was bland, watery, and just plain gross.


jan Jannat
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I would recommend this soup to others, but I would suggest that they make some adjustments to the recipe to suit their own taste.


Singh Dilbagh
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Overall, I thought the soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


Nick Marthins
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The soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred it to be less sweet.


Evan Barrera
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The soup was a bit too sour for my taste. I would have preferred it to be less sour.


Adeoye Esther
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The soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would have preferred it to be less spicy.


tonima anik
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I found the soup to be a bit too salty. I would have preferred it to be less salty.


Ahmed Shuvo
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The soup was a bit too thick for my liking. I would have preferred it to be a bit thinner.


Jaci Huntington
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This soup is a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked it to be more flavorful.


Jay Sullivan
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I've tried many root vegetable soups before, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Ireland Kelso
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I'm a big fan of Alice's recipes and this soup is no exception. It's simple to make and it's always delicious.


Lizzy Tolbert
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this soup. It's a great source of protein and fiber, and it's also very filling.


Muddasar Ali
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet potatoes and carrots, and they don't even realize they're eating turnips and parsnips.


Okomama tv
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add different vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a new and unique soup every time.


Dickson Garrick
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Gomolemo Pheto
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's warm, hearty, and filling, and it always leaves me feeling satisfied.


lorretta Armstrong
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I'm not a huge fan of root vegetables, but this soup changed my mind. The vegetables are so tender and flavorful, and the broth is simply divine.


Basma Metawea
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I made this soup for my family last night and they all loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's also very healthy.


Bry The Brownie
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of the herbs and spices, which really give the soup a unique and flavorful twist.