Hearty Root Veggie Soup

Submitted by Annacia

"For a simple dinner, present this flavorful and healthful soup with some warm crusty bread and a mixed green salad. I have added a can of white kidney beans (undrained) in the last 5 mins for that bit extra."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
• 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups peeled turnips, 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups peeled rutabagas, 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups peeled russet potatoes, 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth or (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth

directions

1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat.
2. Add leek, celery and garlic and sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add turnips, rutabagas, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes with juices and 2 cans broth.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 45 minutes.
5. Transfer 4 cups soup to processor.
6. Puree until almost smooth.
7. Return puree to pot.
8. Add remaining 2 cans broth; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

Reviews

[ellie_]

Delicious soup and very adaptable too! I used the ingredients called for but in various quanties and also used half beef broth and 1/2 vegetable broth. I also used and immersion blender to puree the soup, leaving some chunks of veggies. Delish! Thanks for sharing this keeper!

 

[Laureen in B.C.]

This is a wonderful hearty soup. I have been make it for years, we like it chunky so I only puree about half. thanks for posting

 

[Sageca]

Great soup! I did add some fresh herbs and a bit of pasta.The combination of vegetable comes out super good. My husband kept going back for more.Thanks so much for posting this keeper. I made this for Photo Tag.

 

[westivan]

Lovely easy soup for a cold day. I used red onion instead of leek, and added a parsnip to the veggies. I also added a drained can of three bean mix for protein in the last 5 minutes.

 

[ElaineAnn]

This soup is truly comfort food! I used less potatoes to cut carbs, and used the low sodium chicken broth. This is delicious and filling. Made for 1st Annual Holiday Tag Game. Another winner from Annacia! Thanks for posting.