🍲 Rustic Autumn Vegetable Soup: An Easy and Delicious Recipe – Neary

For a soup full of flavor and tenderness, choose local, seasonal vegetables, rich in color and taste. Here's the ideal base:

• Carrots 🥕
• Pumpkin or butternut squash 🎃
• Parsnips, turnips, celeriac
• Leeks, onions, garlic
• Potatoes for texture
• A little olive oil, vegetable broth
• Salt, pepper, fresh herbs (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)

You can find a basket from the French vegetable garden – a ready-made homemade soup kit to save time and cook local 👩‍🌾!

1. Wash and peel your vegetables. Cut them into large pieces, no need to strive for perfection!
2. Sauté onion and garlic in a large pot with a drizzle of olive oil until fragrant 🔥.
3. Add the root vegetables (carrot, parsnip, celery…), then the squash and potatoes.
4. Cover with water or broth (see cl/ml converter to help you) and add the herbs.
5. Simmer gently for 30–40 minutes, until everything is tender.
6. Blend partially or completely depending on the desired texture (more rustic or smooth). Season to taste.
7. Enjoy it piping hot , with a good crusty country bread. 😋

Tip: Don't hesitate to keep a few pieces to add some texture to your rustic soup!

• Add some diced apple or a touch of honey for a natural sweet note 🍏🍯.
• Incorporate a spoonful of fresh cream or a little coconut milk for creaminess 🥥.
• A pinch of nutmeg or curry will awaken your taste buds! 🌶️
• For an even more comforting touch, sprinkle with homemade croutons or toasted seeds.
• A drizzle of hazelnut or walnut oil is the perfect chef's touch for autumn! 🥜

Discover more ideas on the Neary seasonal guides to vary each week.

• Orange soup : carrot, butternut squash, sweet potato and a touch of fresh ginger.
• Green soup : add spinach, kale leaves or chard at the end of cooking.
• Vegan version : uses homemade vegetable stock and replaces the cream with plant-based milk.
• Gratin soup : pour into bowls, add some grated cheese and bake in the oven for a few minutes.
• Sprinkle with pumpkin or sunflower seeds for crunch 🌻.

The real magic of rustic soup is adapting it to what you find in your market basket!

• Keep the carrot tops, turnip tops or celery leaves to flavor the broth.
• Use the clean peelings for homemade broth before composting them.
• Use leftover soup as a base for a sauce or vegetable gratin.
• Transform leftovers into mini creamy soups to take to the office or school! 🎒

Find more anti-waste tips on Marie Claire cuisine and in the Neary seasonal guides !

• Can the soup be prepared in advance? Yes, it keeps for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and freezes very well in portions.
• How to thicken a soup that is too thin? Add a cooked potato or simmer uncovered to reduce.
• What if my soup is bland? Spice it up with pepper, fresh herbs or a little grated cheese when serving.
• Looking for side dishes? Toast, a poached egg, or some roasted bacon bits are perfect! 🥚🥓

Questions about converting quantities? Use our cl to ml converter or find plenty of ideas in the Neary seasonal guides !