Winter Bisque

Embrace the cozy flavors of the season with this silky-smooth Winter Bisque, a hearty and wholesome dish perfect for chilly evenings. This comforting soup combines a medley of winter vegetables—sweet potato, carrots, and parsnips—expertly seasoned with warm spices like cumin, coriander, and nutmeg, creating a flavor profile that's both earthy and aromatic. Simmered to tender perfection in vegetable broth and finished with a touch of heavy cream for a luxurious texture, this bisque is as satisfying as it is beautiful. Garnished with fresh thyme for a pop of color and herbal brightness, this bowl of goodness is a must-try for soup lovers looking to indulge in seasonal ingredients. Ready in under an hour, it’s an ideal make-ahead recipe for family dinners or holiday gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and diced
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the diced carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and nutmeg. Stir until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the vegetables simmer until they are tender, about 25-30 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches and puree until smooth.

Step 8

Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Reheat over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Season the bisque with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2114.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1766.5

Total Fat 101.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 218.7mg	0%
Sodium 5665.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.9g	0%
Total Sugars 51.2g
Protein 31.0g	0%

Vitamin D 6.7IU	0%
Calcium 451.8mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 4281.6mg	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: 51.4%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 41.6%