Description
A comforting and nutritious collection of homemade soup recipes perfect for cold weather, featuring a variety of flavors and ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 to 10 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 to 4 cans canned tomatoes
- Dried beans and lentils (as needed)
- Root vegetables (carrots, onions, celery, potatoes)
- Leafy greens (kale, spinach, or Swiss chard)
- Aromatics and herbs (garlic, thyme, bay leaves, rosemary)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Optional enrichers (cream, yogurt, or coconut milk)
- Acid finishers (lemon juice, vinegar, or white wine)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy pot over medium heat, then add aromatics and sweat until translucent.
- Add root vegetables and cook for 4 to 6 minutes to develop a faint caramelization.
- Pour in stock and any canned tomatoes or beans, bring to a simmer and skim any foam.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the recipe complexity.
- For pureed soups, cool slightly, then blend until smooth, returning to the pot to finish with cream or butter.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, acid, and a finishing fat, tasting as you go.
- Serve hot with garnishes and a bowl of crusty bread.
Notes
Soups are an ideal vehicle for vegetables and proteins. Choosing low-sodium stock and adding legumes raises fiber content without excess calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg