Best 15 Root Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Dive into a hearty and wholesome journey with our exquisite Root Vegetable Soup, a symphony of earthy flavors and vibrant textures. This culinary masterpiece showcases the humble beauty of root vegetables, transforming them into a comforting and nourishing meal. From carrots and potatoes to parsnips and turnips, each ingredient contributes its unique charm, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this soup is a delightful exploration of simple yet satisfying ingredients, guaranteed to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on this culinary adventure, you'll discover two delectable variations to indulge in: the Classic Root Vegetable Soup, a timeless recipe that celebrates the purity of root vegetables, and the Creamy Root Vegetable Soup, a luxurious rendition that adds a velvety touch of creaminess to the mix. Both soups promise an unforgettable dining experience, leaving you feeling satiated and invigorated.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

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

WINTER ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



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I needed to use up root vegetables I had on hand and came up with this recipe. A creamy, savory, and slightly sweet soup that is comforting on a cold winter night.

Provided by LOOSENUP

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 turnips, quartered
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (2 pound) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 stalk celery, diced
½ sweet onion, diced
1 quart vegetable broth
½ cup half-and-half cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine parsnips, carrots, celery root, turnips, sweet potato, and butternut squash in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Toss vegetables to evenly distribute seasonings.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the vegetables are easily pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the celery and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, uncovered. Stir in the roasted vegetables and continue simmering for 10 minutes. Puree the soup using an immersion blender. Stir in the half and half, and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. If the soup becomes too thick, add more vegetable broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1786.4 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

CREAMY CURRIED ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



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This is a hearty, thick soup with a little bit of heat from the curry. I've used this combination of vegetables a few times with great success, but using earthy tubers, taproots, and alliums is the key, so try different things. For this recipe, you'll need a large skillet or wok, a medium saucepan, and a food processor or blender. I enjoy spicy foods, so you may want to reduce pepper and curry amounts. I used half milk and half cream once and got a very nice creamy soup, but some may prefer the thinner consistency of using only milk. This recipe can be adjusted for vegan palettes by using an olive oil substitute for the butter, coconut or soy milk, and an anchovy-free Worcestershire sauce. Balsamic vinegar can do in a pinch.

Provided by tylerss20

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

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
6 Hakurei turnips, chopped
6 red radishes, chopped
2 heads garlic, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
5 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 ½ pounds red potatoes, cut into cubes
1 quart vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
1 ½ cups milk
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
10 grinds cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir turnips, radishes, garlic, and green onions in melted butter until hot, about 3 minutes. Stir carrots, red potatoes, and vegetable stock into the turnip mixture; bring to a simmer, add bay leaf, and reduce heat to low. Cook at a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
  • Remove and discard bay leaf. Working in batches, pour the turnip mixture into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than half full. Carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving before leaving it on to puree. Transfer to a large saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir milk, Worcestershire sauce, curry powder, brown sugar, and black pepper into the soup; cook and stir constantly until color and spices are evenly mixed. Let soup simmer over very low heat for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 457.1 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

HEARTY ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



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I've received many recipe requests for this beefy soup loaded with winter veggies. If you're feeding a larger group, simply double the ingredients. -Arlene Adams, Grafton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups beef broth
1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup chopped peeled turnip
2/3 cup chopped carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded cabbage

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, turnip, carrot, parsley and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add cabbage; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

WEIGHT WATCHERS CROCK POT BEEF,BARLEY AND ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



Weight Watchers Crock Pot Beef,barley and Root Vegetable Soup image

2 1/3 cup = 5 points. From WW Slow Good Cookbook. If refrigerated for more than a day, barley may absorb some liquid. You can add broth or water when reheated. The soup has enough flavor so it will not dilute the taste. You can sub celeriac and rutabaga in the veggie mix- Just keep the broth to root veggie ratio about the same.

Provided by Antifreesz

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 turnips, peeled and chopped
2 onions, sliced thinly
2 carrots, chopped
1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 1/4 lbs beef chuck, boneless diced
2 bay leaves
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground
8 cups beef broth, reduced sodium
2 cups water
1/2 cup parsley, flat leaf chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 450 degrees.
  • Combine turnips, onions, carrots, parsnip and barley on a large nonstick baking sheet.
  • Roast on lower oven rack, stirring occasionally until tender and browned,about 30 minutes.
  • On another baking sheet arrange beef in single layer and roast on upper oven rack, turning twice until browned about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer beef and veggies to a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Add bay leaves, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Pour broth and water over beef and veggies.
  • Cover and cook until the beef and veggies are fork tender, about 4-5 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low.
  • Discard the bay leaves and garlic.
  • Stir in parsley.

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.

ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



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There's nothing better than a bowl of hot soup on a cold winters day, although, my DH will eat soup during a summers heat wave. I recently found this recipe in our local Sunday newspaper. I've yet to try it but it looks and sounds amazing. Having not made it as yet, it's difficult for me to list the exact prep and cook time, but I would say they're pretty accurate.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1/2 pound total)
1 large turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 pounds)
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
1 grated lemon, rind of
3 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
4 scallions, finely chopped (white part only)

Steps:

  • In a large flameproof casserole, melt the butter.
  • Add the onion, shallots, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often, or until the vegetables soften.
  • Add the carrots, parsnips, turnips, chicken stock, water, and nutmeg.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Turn the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer the soup for 40 to 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if you like.
  • Remove 1 cup of solids from the soup and mash them on a plate with a fork until the mixture is pureed.
  • Stir the puree back into the soup.
  • Return the soup to a boil.
  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon rind, mint, and scallions.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with the mint mixture and serve at once.

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.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



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Roasting the vegetables beforehand gives this soup such a delicious flavour. This takes very little work to make, and is lovely served with fresh bread.

Provided by Kitzy

Categories     Onions

Time 1h25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 carrot, cut into thick rounds
1 small parsnip, cubed
1/2 small swede, cubed
1 leek, thickly sliced
1/2 onion, cut into two
dried herbs
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
600 ml vegetable stock

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6.
  • Prepare the vegetables as above and put them in a roasting tin. Add the rosemary and sprinkle dried herbs over.
  • Roast for 50 minutes until tender. Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking. Remove from the oven and put in a saucepan with the stock.
  • Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour the soup into a blender and process to desired consistency.
  • Return to the saucepan and heat through.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.4, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 33.1, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 8, Protein 2.7

SMOKY SPLIT PEA AND ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



Smoky Split Pea and Root Vegetable Soup image

wonderful split pea soup. not sure where the recipe came from, i have had it for years and subscribe to many cooking publications and own way too many cookbooks. i usually make it with a ham bone but is just as good with smoked turkey wings. when i really want to ham it up i brown a center cut slice in pan before i begin, remove from pan and cut into pieces and add last 30 minutes.

Provided by dianasportal

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h25m

Yield 15 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 large parsnips, chopped
2 medium leeks, chopped (white and lite green only)
1 large onion, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled
2 teaspoons marjoram, crumbled
3 bay leaves
11 cups chicken stock
3 cups dried split peas
1 1/2 lbs smoked ham hocks or 1 1/2 lbs smoked turkey wings
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • melt butter in lg pot over low heat. add carrots, parsnips, leeks, onion, thyme, marjoram and bay leaves. cover and cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. add stock, peas and ham hocks. bring to simmer and cover partially and cook til peas are tender and soup thickens slightly stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. add parsley in the last 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper.

AUTUMN TOMATO AND ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



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This tasty soup has a mildly sweet flavor and provides a warm rounded meal for a cool autumn evening. Also works great for a make-ahead weeknight meal! It freezes well, so make plenty and have freezer meals for later.

Provided by nofussvegetarian

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

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes
1 beet, peeled and cut into cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans water
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir yellow onion, leeks, sweet potato, beet, and garlic in hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour tomatoes and water into the pot; add spinach and stir. Season soup with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer soup until the vegetables are soft, about 35 minutes.
  • Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir garbanzo beans into the soup; cook until beans are heated, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 266.1 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

IRISH ROOT VEGETABLE AND SQUASH SOUP RECIPE



Irish Root Vegetable and Squash Soup Recipe image

Provided by Maudie30

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
1 small sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1/2 butternut or similar squash, peeled and chopped
2.5 oz orange lentils, rinsed under running cold water
1 oz grams butter
2 pts vegetable stock
1/2 red chili, de-seeded and chopped
1 inch piece fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons cream

Steps:

  • On a low heat, cook the onions in the butter in a large heavy bottom saucepan until they have started to soften and turn opaque in color, about 8-10 minutes. Add the vegetables, along with the chili and ginger, and cover with the stock, (you may need a little extra stock depending on the size and shape of your saucepan), ideally all your vegetables should be totally immersed with about 2 inches extra stock. Simmer the soup until the vegetables are fully cooked. Then, immediately add the well-rinsed lentils, bringing back to a simmer and cooking for a further 8-10 minutes by which stage the lentils should have burst and are cooked. Remove from the heat, add the freshly chopped thyme and liquidize until smooth, you may need to thin out with a little bit of extra stock, a couple of tablespoons of cream is also a lovely addition for a slightly richer texture and flavor.

WHITE ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP WITH THYME BUTTER



White Root Vegetable Soup with Thyme Butter image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Leek     Root Vegetable     Parsnip     Turnip     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
6 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
2 pounds celery root (celeriac), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds turnips, peeled, each cut into 8 wedges
1 pound parsnips, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Mix 6 tablespoons butter and thyme in small bowl to blend well. Season thyme butter to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic and sauté until leeks are tender but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add 10 cups broth, celery root, turnips, and parsnips; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 50 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. Stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper. (Thyme butter and soup can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap butter in plastic wrap. Cool soup slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm soup over medium heat, adding more broth, if desired, to thin.)
  • Ladle soup into 12 bowls. Top each with small piece of thyme butter; swirl into soup and serve.

ROOT VEGETABLE & BARLEY SOUP WITH BACON



ROOT VEGETABLE & BARLEY SOUP WITH BACON image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms
2 medium cloves garlic
Kosher salt
4 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
2 medium red onions, chopped
2 small bay leaves
3/4 tsp. caraway seeds
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
Freshly ground black pepper
2 quarts lower-salt chicken broth
5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into small dice
2 medium purple-top turnips, peeled and cut into small dice
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into small dice
3/4 cup pearl barley, picked over, rinsed, and drained
4 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In small bowl, soak the mushrooms in 1 cup boiling water for 20 minutes. Remove the mushrooms and pour the liquid through a fine strainer to remove any grit. Reserve the liquid. Rinse the mushrooms, chop them, and set aside. Chop the garlic, sprinkle it with 3/4 tsp. salt, and then mash it to a paste with the side of a chef's knife. Set aside. In a 6-quart (or larger) Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate, crumble when cool, and set aside. Add the onions and 1 tsp. salt to the bacon fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic paste, bay leaves, caraway seeds, thyme, and 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chopped mushrooms, mushroom liquid, chicken broth, carrots, turnips, potatoes, barley, and 1-1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat; skim any foam as necessary. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the barley and vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and discard the bay leaves. Serve garnished with the bacon. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 210; Fat (g): 3.5; Fat Calories (kcal): 30; Saturated Fat (g): 1; Protein (g): 11; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 1.5; Carbohydrates (g): 37; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0.5; Sodium (mg): 450; Cholesterol (mg): 5; Fiber (g): 7;

CREAMY ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



CREAMY ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP image

Categories     Potato     Carrot

Yield 4 to 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 T. butter
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced thin, washed and drained - (could substitute an onion, chopped)
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
1/2 tsp. salt
12 oz. russet potatoes, peeled and cut to 1/2" size
4-5 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. heavy cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add carrots, parsnips, leek, celery, garlic and salt and cook until browned. Add potatoes and stir constantly until vegetables begin to stick together, about 2 min. Add broth and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 min or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf. Process in blender and return to pot. Stir in cream, finish seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Keeps well in refrig. I have browned cut-up bacon, used bacon grease to saute the vegetables, and added the crispy bacon pieces back after the soup is pureed.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of root vegetables. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, potatoes, parsnips, turnips, and rutabagas.
  • Roast the root vegetables before adding them to the soup. This will help to caramelize them and bring out their natural sweetness.
  • Use a good quality broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have any homemade broth on hand, you can use a store-bought broth that is low in sodium.
  • Add some herbs and spices to your soup. This will help to give it a more flavorful and complex taste. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, and bay leaves.
  • Let your soup simmer for a while. This will help to develop the flavors and make the vegetables more tender.
  • Serve your soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. This will help to add a little richness and creaminess to the soup.

Conclusion:

Root vegetable soup is a delicious, hearty, and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover root vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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