🥕 Homemade Winter Vegetable Soup: Healthy & Easy Recipe – Neary

When temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, nothing beats a good , rustic, healthy, and comforting winter vegetable soup to warm you up and boost your energy 🔥. These homemade soups are a true source of goodness: they provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber, while being low in calories. Plus, they allow you to cook with local ingredients, use seasonal produce, and enjoy a wealth of authentic flavors. Making your own soup is also a way to treat yourself with a simple, economical, and flavorful recipe, perfect for the whole family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

And besides, cooking soup is a way to take care of yourself, fight the winter blues, and create a cozy atmosphere at home. Pour yourself a large ladleful, add some croutons or seeds, and savor a truly happy moment every day!

• Carrots : sweet and colorful, rich in beta-carotene 🥕
• Leeks : subtle taste, fiber and vitamins
• Potatoes : creaminess and consistency
• Turnips : slightly bitter, perfect for rustic gardens
• Celeriac or stalk : fragrance and minerals
• Onions, garlic : an essential aromatic base
• Green or curly cabbage : a winter superfood 🥬
• Optionally: squash, parsnips, Jerusalem artichokes to add variety.

Opt for 100% seasonal vegetable kits for a balanced, local, and ultra-fresh selection 🌱. You can also use leftover vegetables from the fridge – nothing goes to waste!

1. Wash and peel all the chosen vegetables. Cut them into pieces for even cooking 🍠.
2. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot. Add the other vegetables and sweat them for a few minutes, stirring to release their aromas 🫑.
3. Cover with water or broth (vegetable or chicken). Use enough water or broth to cover the vegetables for a consistency that's neither too runny nor too thick. Need help? Here's a handy cl/ml converter !
4. Add herbs and spices : thyme, bay leaf, parsley, a pinch of nutmeg…
5. Simmer gently, covered, until the vegetables are tender (about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces) 🍃.
6. Blend or roughly crush according to the desired texture: velvety or rustic, anything goes! Taste and adjust the seasoning.
7. Serve piping hot , decorated with seeds, croutons or a drizzle of walnut oil for a gourmet touch 🥄.

Discover all our seasonal tips to adapt your soup throughout the weeks!

• Add some dried vegetables (lentils, white beans) for a more nourishing soup rich in plant-based protein 🌾
• Add a touch of cream, plant-based milk, or fresh cheese at the end of cooking for extra creaminess.
• For a smoky flavor, incorporate some smoked bacon or smoked tofu, according to your preference.
• Customize with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or nuts for crunch.
• Keep your soup in the fridge for several days; it improves with age and reheats easily.
• Freeze in individual portions for quick meals ready in a flash ❄️
• Discover more creative ideas on this easy soup recipe blog !

Anti-waste tip: use carrot or leek tops to enrich soup, or make homemade pesto 🥗.

• My soup is too thin, what should I do? Let it simmer uncovered to reduce, or add a potato to thicken it.
• Can this soup be made in advance? Yes, it keeps for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and reheats very well.
• What seasonings work well? Thyme, bay leaf, nutmeg, turmeric, ginger… Let your cravings guide you!
• Can I blend it completely or leave it chunky? Both are delicious: velvety smooth for a mild texture, rustic for a bit of chewiness!
• How to add a gourmet touch? Homemade croutons, grated cheese, toasted seeds, cream or flavored oil.

To discover more seasonal recipes, explore our seasonal guides blog !