Winter Vegetable Soup

Ingredients for Winter Vegetable Soup

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced

• 1 celery rib, thinly sliced

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 230g sweet potato, peeled and cubed (1/2 inch)

• 230g Yukon Gold or boiling potatoes, peeled and cubed (1/2 inch)

• 475ml reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

• 350ml water

• 1/2 cup frozen peas

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

How to make Winter Vegetable Soup

Cook onion with bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoons salt in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add carrot and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute, then add sweet potato, Yukon Golds, broth, water, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Purée 240ml soup in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pot. Bring to a simmer, then stir in peas and dill and cook until peas are heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.