Mediterranean Diet Burdock Soup
Warm, nourishing, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this Burdock Soup is a unique addition to your healthy eating repertoire. Inspired by the Mediterranean diet, this wholesome recipe features earthy burdock root paired with classic ingredients like olive oil, garlic, and thyme for a flavor profile that’s both comforting and aromatic. Slow-simmered in vegetable broth with carrots, celery, and onion, the soup is seasoned with a hint of lemon juice and finished with fresh parsley for a bright and refreshing touch. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this soup makes for a satisfying meal or starter, offering a perfect balance of hearty, nutritious ingredients in every spoonful. Perfect for those looking to embrace the health benefits of burdock root, this recipe is ideal for vegetarian and Mediterranean cuisine enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams burdock root
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 medium, sliced carrot
- 2 sliced celery stalk
- 1000 milliliters vegetable broth
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
Instructions
Peel the burdock root and cut it into thin slices. Soak in water with a little lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add the sliced carrots and celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Drain the burdock slices and add them to the pot along with the vegetable broth, bay leaf, and dried thyme.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until the burdock is tender.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the bay leaf, stir in the lemon juice, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.0 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4885 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.9 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3558 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
