HEARTY WINTER-VEGETABLE SOUP

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On a chilly day, this rustic soup -- made with potatoes, leeks, butternut squash, and escarole -- will warm you right up. Serve it with our Popovers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut into 1-inch pieces, and washed well
3 celery stalks, cut on the bias into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
3 medium carrots, cut into cubes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 pinches of red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1/4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 1/2 cups water
1 small (1 to 1 1/2 pounds) butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
2 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 12 ounces), cut into cubes
1 head escarole, cut into 1-inch-thick ribbons
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook leeks, celery, carrots, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until leeks are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add stock and water, and bring to a boil.
  • Add squash and potatoes. Return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in escarole and chickpeas, and return to a boil. Stir in lemon juice and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

Alex Contreras
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


RAFIQUE SAHITO
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I love that this soup is so healthy.


Lelam Hobongwana
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This soup is perfect for a potluck.


Qiniso Nsele
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


Malik Mohsin Raza
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Killiper Johns
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I love that this soup is so versatile.


Aylin Carrasco
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey.


Shannon Lee
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I've made this soup with different vegetables and it's always delicious.


Mercie Grochowski
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This soup is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Japhet Mokweri
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I love that this soup is so easy to make.


Ntsikelelo Ngququ
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Anvshka Dilrukshi
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The vegetables in this soup are cooked to perfection.


Khalid Awan
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This soup is so flavorful and hearty.


Waheeda Shamim
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit.


Sham Quinty
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Irfan Yaqoob
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success.


Sanju K.c
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Waheed Abdulwaheed
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Brooke Francis
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This soup is amazing! I made it last night and it was a hit with my family. The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.