Anyone else remember back in the day when families had root cellars for all the vegetables they grew? The root vegetables would come out as good as they went in thanks to the cool temperature. A natural way to keep the family fed all winter! This soup will keep you warm and fill you up!
Give it a try!
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Yields: 12 servings
Ingredients:
3 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
7 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
2 large tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 medium turnips, peeled and chopped
2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional thinly sliced green onions, optional
What to Do!
Step 1: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir the carrots, celery and onions in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
*if you do not have a Dutch oven you can use a soup pot or stock pot as a substitute!
Step 2: Add the broth, potatoes, squash, apples, turnips, parsnips and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in the basil, thyme and pepper; simmer 15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf before serving. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.
Source: tasteofhome.com