Grandma Norns Bear Soup Minus the Bear

Warm, hearty, and full of soul, Grandma Norns Bear Soup Minus the Bear is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This vegetarian-friendly recipe combines a medley of wholesome root vegetables—like parsnips, carrots, potatoes, and celery—with earthy mushrooms and fragrant herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and paprika to create a deeply flavorful broth. Simmered to perfection, this rustic soup is easy to prepare in under an hour and is ideal for family dinners or meal prepping. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of this filling, satisfying dish. Whether you're craving the nostalgia of grandma's cooking or looking for a plant-based, pantry-friendly option, this soup is sure to hit the spot! Perfect for those seeking vegetarian soup ideas, cozy winter meals, or homemade comfort food recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 3 medium, diced potatoes
• 2 large, peeled and diced parsnips
• 2 cups, sliced mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional, for garnish) parsley
• 1 loaf (optional, for serving) crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, and parsnips to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4021.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3402.0

Total Fat 81.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.6g
Cholesterol 5.2mg	0%
Sodium 10848.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 579.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.4g	0%
Total Sugars 84.3g
Protein 107.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 932.5mg	0%
Iron 33.4mg	0%
Potassium 10938.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.0%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 66.6%