Description
This Roasted Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comforting dish to warm you up on chilly evenings. Packed with caramelized seasonal vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes, it offers a rich, smoky flavor that’s both creamy and nourishing. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prepping, this soup is ideal for cozy dinners or a wholesome lunch. It’s also great served alongside crusty bread for a heartier meal.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
3 white onions, peeled and chopped
5 cloves garlic, peeled
3 mixed peppers, chopped
500 g sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 salad tomatoes, chopped
500 g large carrots, peeled and chopped
100 ml single cream
800 ml vegetable stock
Fresh rosemary, sage, and Italian herbs for seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil for roasting
Instructions
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Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). -
Prepare the vegetables:
Chop the onions, garlic, mixed peppers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots into bite-sized pieces. Place them on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, sage, and Italian herbs. -
Roast the vegetables:
Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, stirring occasionally for even roasting. -
Blend the soup:
Once the vegetables are roasted, transfer them to a blender. Add the vegetable stock and blend until smooth. You can blend in batches if needed. -
Add cream and heat:
Stir in the single cream and heat the soup gently on the stove over medium heat until warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. -
Serve:
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh rosemary or herbs if desired. Pair it with crusty bread for a fuller meal.
Notes
- Spices: Add spices like cumin, paprika, or turmeric for a different flavor profile.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut milk instead of cream for a dairy-free version.
- Greens: Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Smoky Flavor: For a more intense smoky flavor, try adding smoked paprika or roasting the vegetables with a dash of smoked salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
