Spur-Of-The-Moment Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Spur-Of-The-Moment Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Place a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat; add in butter and or oil.
2
When the butter is melted, or the oil is hot, toss in the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, ginger, rosemary, and thyme.
3
Season with salt and decrease heat to low, and give the ingredients a couple of turns to coat them with butter or oil.
4
Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring a few times, until the vegetables are very soft but not colored.
5
Remove the lid, pour in the chicken broth, increase heat, and bring to a boil.
6
Toss in the potato cubes and adjust the heat so that the soup is at a simmer.
7
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.
8
You may serve the soup as is or puree it; remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs.
9
If serving as is, taste soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
10
Or puree the soup in a blender or food processor, or use a food mill or immersion blender.
11
Taste it for salt and pepper and reheat it before serving.
12
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.

796

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Spur-Of-The-Moment Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spur-Of-The-Moment Vegetable Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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