
Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup
A vibrant and flavorful winter vegetable soup, perfect for a cozy evening. This recipe is easy to follow and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Equipment Needed
- Dutch oven
- Immersion Blender
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 2.00 TbspOlive Oil(Extra virgin olive oil)
- 1.00 Yellow Onion(Finely chopped)
- 1.00 Carrot(Peeled, sliced into half moons)
- 1.00 Celery(Thinly sliced on a diagonal)
- 3.00 clovesGarlic(Finely chopped)
- 1.00 Bay Leaf(Dried)
- 1.00 tspSalt(Kosher salt)
- 1.00 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
- 1.00 TbspTomato Paste(Double concentrated)
- 1.00 Sweet Potato(Peeled, cubed)
- 2.00 Yukon Gold Potatoes(Peeled, cubed)
- 4.00 cupsVegetable Broth(Reduced sodium)
- 0.50 cupFrozen Peas
- 1.00 TbspFresh Dill(Coarsely chopped)
- 1.00 Lemon(Wedges for serving)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add sweet potato, potatoes, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Use an immersion blender to partially puree some of the soup, or transfer about 1.5 cups to a regular blender and blend until smooth. Return to pot.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add frozen peas and heat through for 2 minutes.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
For best results, use a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.
Adjust seasonings to your liking.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a creamier soup, add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.