Monday 22 January 2018

Mixed Vegetable Soup ... so simple !


Here in the UK, it's definitely soup weather, and there are eight different vegetables in this simple to make, comforting, and health-boosting soup.

Ingredients
Serves 12
14g carb per serving

2 tbsp. olive oil
6 cups shredded cabbage
4 cups sliced carrots
3 cups fresh, chopped celery
1 cup fresh, sliced parsnip
8 cups (low-sodium) chicken broth
2 cups chopped zucchini/courgette
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
20 oz. fresh cauliflower florets
2 chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp ground thyme
2 tbsp. fresh parsley
1 tsp salt, to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper, to taste

Method:
1. In large pan, heat oil over medium. Add cabbage, carrots, celery, and parsnips, and cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add broth and bring to boil. Skim any foam from surface.
3. Add zucchini/courgette, pepper, cauliflower, tomatoes, thyme, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil for 1 minute.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
5. Serve hot.

From a recipe idea here
If you should need help with weight/measurement conversion see here

... now where is my soup spoon !

All the best Jan

36 comments:

  1. ,,,a good time of year for soup.

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  2. Yum. I love vegetable soups. There are so many different ways to make one. This recipe sounds very good.

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  3. Another must try recipe Jan!!!

    Hugs 💮

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  4. Yummy looking soup, Jan. Looks very easy and tasty. Have a great week. ♥

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  5. That's soup looks delicious nearly time for lunch - salad wraps here.

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  6. Yum. And it can be changed with the vegetables available or liked as well. I do love a good soup.

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  7. I am making soup this very moment. A vegetable soup a bit different from this appetizing one!
    :)

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  8. Comfort food is not usually associated with the word "healthy," but this looks so delicious. Thanks for the recipe, Jan!

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  9. It is that weather here too and I do like simple :)

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  10. Soup weather overe here, too! And I finally had/made one yesterday - just with a normal spoon - never knew there is something like a soup spoon!

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  11. Definitely one of my faves! Hugs, Valerie

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  12. Your recipes are always great, really Jan! It's soup weather here too!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Olympia

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  13. I'm going to copy that recipe and will probably make it in a few days. It sounds fabulous!!!

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  14. Hello, I could eat soup anytime. This sounds like a yummy recipe.
    Enjoy your day and week ahead!

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  15. Wow..this looks absolutely amazing!!
    So warming and appetizing...just the thing for a cold and dreary day like today!
    Thank you so much for sharing...:))

    Big Hugs.

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  16. We have a lot of celery in the garden and this is what I am going to make.

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  17. oh this look and sounds so good, i love the list of ingredients. i am a soup lover, especially in winter!!

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  18. We go through a lot of soup this time of year.

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  19. I seem to be living on soup at the moment.This does look warming.xxx

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  20. YUM..... It's definitely SOUP weather here also --and the healthy veggie soup sounds delicious...

    Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  21. La comida caliente es lo mejor ahora para el frío.

    Besos

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  22. VENTANA DE FOTO translation:
    Hot food is the best now for the cold.

    Kisses

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  23. Here in the UK it's always soup weather! Thanks for this and for that recipe.

    Gary

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  24. That soup looks delicious! :-)

    Greetings from London.

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  25. Hello Jan,:) Thank you for yet another recipe for this nutritious and tasty looking soup. We eat soup every day, summer or winter, here in Portugal.

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  26. This sounds absolutely perfect. Yum.

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  27. Hi Jan,

    Your vegetable soup looks so good and the perfect thing for a winter meal.
    Here we are eating more salads as the weather has been hot.
    Hope you are enjoying your week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  28. what compelling soup !

    thank you for sharing ,it is quite easy and healthy must be tasty .
    i love veggie soups

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  29. I think this would be perfect in any weather Jan.. it's pretty warm and humid here at the moment but vegetable soup is always a favourite ✨

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  30. Beautiful soup, I love that Jan.

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  31. Another yummy looking recipe and so comforting for the wintry weather!

    Happy Week to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  32. Oh that looks delicious and just right for the season...

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  33. I love soup...of all descriptions!

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