Description
This classic Irish Vegetable Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish made with fresh vegetables simmered in vegetable stock, then blended into a creamy, smooth soup. Perfect for a wholesome lunch or light dinner, it's easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 leek (sliced)
- 2 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 large carrots (peeled and cut into coins)
- 3 stalks celery (chopped)
Others
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 32 ounces vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Place the butter in a large pot and heat over medium-high heat until melted.
- Cook the aromatics and vegetables: Add the minced garlic, diced onion, diced potatoes, and sliced leek to the pot. Fry for 2 minutes until aromatic. Then cover the pot and sweat the vegetables for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Add stock and simmer: Pour in the vegetable stock, then add the sliced carrots and chopped celery. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until all the vegetables become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Season the soup: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Blend the soup: Using a food processor or a hand blender, carefully blend the soup until it reaches a thick, creamy, and smooth consistency.
Notes
- This homemade vegetable soup is simple, healthy, and makes a great lunch or light dinner option.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half the soup and mix it back with the rest before serving.
- You can substitute butter with olive oil for a dairy-free version.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of cream or coconut milk at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 82 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 503 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
