Best 6 Flower Garden Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the fascinating world of "Flower Garden Soup," where culinary creativity meets the beauty of nature. Imagine a vibrant and colorful soup, adorned with edible flowers, that tantalizes your taste buds and captivates your senses. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating this delightful soup, exploring various recipes and techniques to bring your own flower garden to life in a bowl. From the vibrant petals of roses to the delicate blossoms of violas, each flower adds a unique flavor and visual delight to this enchanting dish. Let us begin our journey into the culinary garden, where flowers take center stage and create a symphony of tastes and textures that will transform your dining experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SUMMER GARDEN SOUP



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This soup is very tasty, and the best part is that all of the main ingredients come straight from my garden. It's even good when served chilled.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh dill or pinch dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 cup sliced zucchini or yellow summer squash

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, saute onion in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, beans, basil, tarragon, dill, salt if desired and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the broth, peas and zucchini; simmer for 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP



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For a vibrant, hearty dinner, ladle up a bowl of Alton Brown's Garden Vegetable Soup, perfect for rainy days or cold winter nights.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks)
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
Kosher salt
2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium)
2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
2 ears corn, kernels removed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 to 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt and sweat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn kernels, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with kosher salt. Serve immediately.

FLOWER GARDEN SOUP



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Fresh vegetables flavor traditional chicken soup in this bountiful blend. To add seasonal fun, just cut notches in the carrots and zucchini to make "petals" slice the veggies, then simmer up bowls of blooms!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium carrots
1 medium zucchini
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
8 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Using a zest stripper or paring knife, cut a lengthwise strip on each carrot, forming a notch. Repeat at equals intervals around carrot. Repeat with zucchini. Cut carrots and zucchini into 1/4-in. slices; set zucchini aside., In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the carrots, celery, onion, broth, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Add chicken and reserved zucchini; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

WHITNEY'S EGG FLOWER SOUP



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Traditional Chinese egg flower soup with a secret ingredient that makes it divine.

Provided by Whitney L

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups chicken broth
white pepper to taste
2 dashes sesame oil
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons peas
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken broth, white pepper, and sesame oil to a boil in a saucepan. While stirring slowly in one direction to get the soup moving, pour the beaten egg into the soup in a slow but steady stream. Gently stir in the peas. Ladle into serving bowls; sprinkle with green onion to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1006.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP



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Make and share this Garden Vegetable Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen in KS

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups fat free broth (beef, chicken or vegetable)
1 1/2 cups diced green cabbage
1/2 cup green beans
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup diced zucchini

Steps:

  • Spray a large saucepan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Saute the carrot, onion and garlic over low heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, cabbage, green beans, tomato paste and simmer, covered about 15 minutes or until beans are tender.
  • Stir in zucchini and heat 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 658.2, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1.9

GARDEN FRESH VEGETABLE SOUP



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I like this recipe because it's so flexible. It's terrific for people who grow their own vegetables or for people (like me) who love shopping at farmer's markets. This can be vegetarian by leaving out the ground beef and bacon and substituting vegetable broth for the beef broth. This is a nutritious, economical recipe that is easy to multiply for a crowd. Adapted from a Sunset recipe.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb lean ground beef (optional)
4 slices bacon, diced (optional)
3 tablespoons butter (optional)
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced (or more)
6 cups assorted fresh vegetables (it gets fun here, suggestions are diced carrots and celery, sliced 3/4-inch green beans, diced baby)
8 cups beef broth (use vegetable broth if keeping this vegetarian)
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2/3 cup elbow macaroni or 2/3 cup spaghetti, broken into pieces (I use odds and ends of pasta at this point)
2 cups spinach (what I use) or 2 cups swiss chard
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Crumble beef, if desired, into a 5-6 quart pot over medium heat; add bacon, if desired.
  • If not using meat, melt butter in the pot.
  • Add onion, garlic and prepared vegetables and cook, stirring, until meat is browned and onion is soft; drain any excess fat.
  • Add broth, kidney beans, basil, oregano and rosemary; bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat, simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, and macaroni; continue cooking, covered, until macaroni is tender.
  • At this point you can cool the soup, cover it and refrigerate it to reheat and continue the recipe.
  • Add cabbage and cook, covered, just until cabbage wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve and pass cheese to sprinkle over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 897, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5, Protein 7.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables provide the best flavor and texture to your soup.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make flower garden soup, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors.
  • Serve with a side of bread or crackers: Flower garden soup is a great meal to serve with a side of bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Flower garden soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its vibrant colors and flavors, flower garden soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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