Indulge in the warmth of winter with a delightful and customizable recipe for Winter Vegetable Soup. As the season unfolds, there’s no better way to embrace the coziness than with a hearty bowl of nourishing goodness. Our basic recipe allows you to savor the rich flavors of seasonal vegetables, creating a comforting symphony of tastes in every spoonful. And what better way to complement this culinary experience than by joining Platypus Wine Tours for a day filled with fun, laughter, and the finest wines Napa Valley has to offer?
Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe:
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 parsnip, peeled and diced
1 turnip, peeled and diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil; sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (5-7 min).
- Add Herbs and Seasoning: Stir in thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add Root Vegetables: Add sweet potato, parsnip, and turnip; stir to combine.
- Pour in Broth: Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until root vegetables soften.
- Add Zucchini, Green Beans, and Tomatoes: Add zucchini, green beans, and canned tomatoes; simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in Greens and Beans (Optional): Add kale/spinach and cannellini beans in the last 5 minutes; stir until greens wilt.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning; remove bay leaf.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan (if desired), and garnish with fresh parsley.
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