Hearty Vegetable Soup: A Flavorful Winter Delight

Hearty Vegetable Soup: A Flavorful Winter Delight

60 mins
easy
6 servings

A comforting and nutritious vegetable soup perfect for a chilly evening. Packed with fresh vegetables, this recipe is easy to follow and customizable to your liking.

HeartySoupVegetarianWinter

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 2.00 mediumCarrots(Peeled and chopped)
  • 2.00 mediumPotatoes(Peeled and diced)
  • 2.00 mediumLeeks(White and light green parts, thinly sliced)
  • 3.00 mediumTurnips(Peeled and diced)
  • 4.00 leavesCabbage(Chopped)
  • 150.00 mlDry White Wine(Adds depth of flavor)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Chopped)
  • 1.00 tablespoonKosher Salt(For seasoning)
  • 1.00 cubeVegetable Stock Cube(For flavor)
  • 1.00 to tasteSalt(Season to preference)
  • 1.00 to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Instructions

1

Prep the vegetables: Chop the carrots, potatoes, leeks, turnips, and cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and chop the onion.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Sauté the aromatics: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add the vegetables: Add the carrots, potatoes, leeks, and turnips to the pot. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add enough vegetable broth to cover the vegetables by about an inch. Add the vegetable stock cube.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Estimated time: 35 minutes

6

Add cabbage: Stir in the chopped cabbage during the last 10 minutes of simmering.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Blend the soup: Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (in batches if necessary) and blend until smooth.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Season and Serve: Return the blended soup to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more vegetable broth if needed to reach desired consistency.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Serve hot: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Optional additions: Croutons, a dollop of sour cream, or a sprinkle of cheese can enhance the flavor.

Estimated time: 2 minutes