🍲 Grandma's Winter Soup: Easy and Healthy Recipe – Neary

In winter, we naturally crave dishes that warm both body and soul. Grandma's comforting soup is the ultimate cozy treat! It brings warmth and comfort, and provides a boost of vitamins to help you face the chilly days. 🧣 Seasonal vegetables, packed with minerals, give your immunity a real boost. Preparing this soup is also a way to perpetuate family traditions, rediscovering those simple flavors that evoke childhood memories. A true delight, healthy and economical! 🥕✨

To learn more about the benefits of winter vegetables, explore our seasonal guides . 🥦

• Carrots : sweetness and color
• Leeks : subtle aroma
• Potato : velvety texture
• Celeriac or stalk : a rustic touch
• Turnips : a winter flavor
• Onion and garlic : an essential aromatic base
• Olive oil or butter
• Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, bay leaf)

Make your own soup with a 100% seasonal homemade soup kit for optimal freshness and traceability. 🥗

1. Wash and peel the vegetables (carrots, leeks, potatoes, celery, turnips). Cut them into pieces.
2. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a drizzle of olive oil or a little butter until golden brown. 🔥
3. Add the vegetables. Stir to coat them well with the aroma. Let them sweat for 5 minutes.
4. Cover with water. Add the herbs (thyme, bay leaf, parsley) and a pinch of salt.
5. Simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
6. Remove the bouquet garni. Blend your soup to the desired consistency (smooth or with some chunks). Adjust the seasoning.
7. Serve piping hot, with a drizzle of olive oil or some homemade croutons for an extra touch of indulgence! 😋

Need help measuring water? Use Neary's cl to ml converter . 💧

• Use carrot or leek tops to boost flavor and avoid waste.
• Add some legumes (red lentils or split peas) for a more nourishing soup rich in plant-based protein.
• For extra creaminess, stir in a spoonful of cashew nut butter or a little plant-based cream at the end of cooking. 🥛
• Keep some chopped vegetables to add after blending; it adds texture to every spoonful!

Zero-waste tip: use the vegetable cooking water to make a homemade stock base. For more ideas, head over to Marie Claire Cuisine . 🍀

• A soup made with heritage vegetables (parsnips, Jerusalem artichokes, butternut squash) to change things up from the classics!
• Add mild spices : cumin, curry, nutmeg to subtly flavor the soup.
• Sprinkled with toasted seeds (pumpkin, sunflower) for a crunchy and healthy effect.
• Vegan version: uses oat milk instead of cream.
• To boost immunity, add a pinch of freshly grated ginger or turmeric.

Need inspiration? Browse our seasonal guides for more soup recipes and ideas to beat the winter blues. 🥦🥄

• How long does homemade soup keep? Between 3 and 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. You can also freeze it in portions! ❄️
• How to avoid a bland soup? Season well, play with herbs and garlic, and don't hesitate to add a splash of cider vinegar at the end of cooking.
• My soup is too thin, what should I do? Let it reduce over low heat without a lid, or add a mashed cooked potato.
• Can you make this soup without a blender? Yes, mash the vegetables with a fork for a rustic version, just like our grandmothers used to make! 🍴

For more tips and recipes, check out our Neary homemade soup kit or read our seasonal guides . 📝