Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe By Jamie Oliver
Description
Winter vegetable soup is a hearty and healthy dish that's perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe by Jamie Oliver is packed with nutritious vegetables like carrots, parsnips, and potatoes, and flavored with herbs and spices like bay leaves, thyme, and nutmeg. This soup is easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding your favorite vegetables or protein.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour and 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 parsnips, peeled and diced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 leek, trimmed and sliced
- 2 celery sticks, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
- Dutch oven or large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Ladle
- Bowl
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the carrots, parsnips, potatoes, leek, and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the bay leaves, thyme, nutmeg, and stock to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and discard.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply heat the soup over low heat until warmed through.
Nutrition Info
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 120
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 4g
Recipe FAQ
Can I add meat to this soup?
Yes, you can add cooked chicken, beef, or pork to this soup for extra protein and flavor.
Can I use different vegetables?
Yes, feel free to use any vegetables you like in this soup. Some good options include butternut squash, sweet potato, kale, and spinach.
Recipe Tips
- If you don't have an immersion blender, let the soup cool slightly and puree it in batches in a blender.
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk before blending.
- Top the soup with croutons, grated cheese, or fresh herbs for added flavor and texture.
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