Simple Irish Vegetable Soup

Warm, hearty, and effortlessly comforting, this Simple Irish Vegetable Soup is a nod to traditional Irish cooking at its finest. Brimming with wholesome vegetables like carrots, parsnips, leeks, and potatoes, this recipe transforms pantry staples into a velvety, richly flavored soup that's both nourishing and satisfying. A hint of dried thyme and a bay leaf infuse aromatic depth, while a swirl of optional heavy cream adds an indulgent touch. Perfectly suited for chilly days, this one-pot wonder is ready in under an hour and can be served chunky for a rustic feel or blended smooth for a classic finish. Garnished with fresh parsley and paired with crusty bread or traditional Irish soda bread, this easy vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food. Ideal for meal-prepping or feeding a family, this recipe brings the cozy charm of Ireland straight to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium leek
• 2 stalks celery stalk
• 3 medium carrot
• 1 medium parsnip
• 2 medium potato
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper
• 0.25 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the onion, carrots, parsnip, and potatoes into small, even chunks. Thinly slice the leek and celery stalks.

Step 2

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the onion, leek, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened but not browned.

Step 4

Add the carrots, parsnip, and potatoes to the pot. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the butter.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable stock and add the dried thyme and bay leaf.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or leave it chunky if you prefer a more rustic texture.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream if using, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with crusty bread or Irish soda bread for a complete and comforting meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2491.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1669.2

Total Fat 74.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7g
Cholesterol 143.4mg	0%
Sodium 6727.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 224.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.7g	0%
Total Sugars 53.0g
Protein 41.8g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 733.1mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 5488.5mg	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: 38.6%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 51.8%