SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT VEGETABLE SOUP

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Make and share this Spur-Of-The-Moment Vegetable Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Stove Top

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or a combination) or 2 tablespoons olive oil (or a combination)
1 lb carrot, trimmed, peeled, and thinly sliced
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (Spanish is recommended)
2 celery ribs, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, split, germ removed, and thinly sliced
1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped (1-inch piece)
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh thyme
salt
6 cups chicken broth (plus more for thinning)
1 small potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat; add in butter and or oil.
  • When the butter is melted, or the oil is hot, toss in the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, ginger, rosemary, and thyme.
  • Season with salt and decrease heat to low, and give the ingredients a couple of turns to coat them with butter or oil.
  • Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring a few times, until the vegetables are very soft but not colored.
  • Remove the lid, pour in the chicken broth, increase heat, and bring to a boil.
  • Toss in the potato cubes and adjust the heat so that the soup is at a simmer.
  • Partially cover the pot and let the soup simmer gently for another 20 minutes or until the potato can be mashed easily with a spoon.
  • You may serve the soup as is or puree it; remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs.
  • If serving as is, taste soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Or puree the soup in a blender or food processor, or use a food mill or immersion blender.
  • Taste it for salt and pepper and reheat it before serving.
  • If you find the soup a little too thick for your taste, when you're reheating it, pour in enough additional chicken broth or water to get the texture you like.

Norma Prado
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I would definitely recommend this soup to others.


Isaac Joseph
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Tina Russian
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Don Solidi
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables to suit your taste.


Regi Fred
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Mohsin Pasha
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I was surprised at how flavorful this soup was. I didn't think that a soup made with just vegetables could be so tasty.


Vantage Bay
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Sameiul bhatti
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Mohammed Bello Sani
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and it was much better.


Shihab Mahamud
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetable soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


Kim Victor
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This soup was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. I had a bunch of leftover vegetables in my fridge, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The soup was quick and easy to make, and it turned out delicious.