Winter Vegetable Soup
Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Winter Vegetable Soup, a soul-warming dish packed with nourishing seasonal produce. This vegan soup features a medley of fresh ingredients like sweet butternut squash, earthy parsnips, tender kale, and aromatic herbs, all simmered in a rich vegetable stock for layers of comforting flavor. Quick to prepare and brimming with vibrant colors and nutrients, it's the perfect way to embrace the cold-weather months. Finished with a bright touch of lemon juice, this one-pot wonder is ideal for weeknight dinners or make-ahead meal prep. Pair it with crusty bread for a satisfying and wholesome meal that’s gluten-free and delicious for the entire family!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 3 medium, sliced into rounds carrots
- 2 medium, sliced into rounds parsnips
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 2 cups, peeled and diced butternut squash
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups, stems removed and chopped kale
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the carrots, parsnips, celery, and butternut squash to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the vegetable stock, and add the thyme sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the pot and discard.
Stir in the chopped kale and cook for 3-4 minutes, until wilted.
Add the lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with crusty bread if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 6570 mg | 286% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.8 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.9 g | 200% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 885 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 6756 mg | 144% | |
*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.
