Winter Vegetable Soup

Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Winter Vegetable Soup, a soul-warming dish packed with nourishing seasonal produce. This vegan soup features a medley of fresh ingredients like sweet butternut squash, earthy parsnips, tender kale, and aromatic herbs, all simmered in a rich vegetable stock for layers of comforting flavor. Quick to prepare and brimming with vibrant colors and nutrients, it's the perfect way to embrace the cold-weather months. Finished with a bright touch of lemon juice, this one-pot wonder is ideal for weeknight dinners or make-ahead meal prep. Pair it with crusty bread for a satisfying and wholesome meal that’s gluten-free and delicious for the entire family!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium, sliced into rounds carrots
• 2 medium, sliced into rounds parsnips
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 2 cups, peeled and diced butternut squash
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups, stems removed and chopped kale
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the carrots, parsnips, celery, and butternut squash to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable stock, and add the thyme sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the pot and discard.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped kale and cook for 3-4 minutes, until wilted.

Step 9

Add the lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot with crusty bread if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2928.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1399.0

Total Fat 49.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.3g
Cholesterol 4.4mg	0%
Sodium 6570.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.9g	0%
Total Sugars 62.7g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 885.0mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 6756.3mg	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: 30.0%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 59.1%