Name: Roasted Vegetable Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 zucchini, chopped; 1 onion, quartered; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp dried thyme; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; Fresh parsley for garnish

Description

This Roasted Vegetable Soup is a rich and comforting dish, bursting with flavor from oven-roasted vegetables blended into a smooth, hearty soup. Perfect for a healthy lunch or a cozy dinner, it features a medley of carrots, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, onion, and garlic roasted to perfection and simmered in vegetable broth with thyme and seasonings.

Ingredients

Vegetables

2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves

Other Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for roasting the vegetables.
Prepare and Roast Vegetables: Arrange the chopped carrots, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, quartered onion, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until they are tender and have a light golden-brown color.
Transfer and Simmer: Once roasted, place the vegetables into a large pot. Add the vegetable broth, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
Blend the Soup: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot, or carefully transfer the mixture to a countertop blender, and blend until the soup is smooth and creamy.
Adjust and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve the warm soup garnished with fresh parsley for a bright, fresh finish.

Notes

Add a splash of cream or coconut milk for a richer, creamier texture if desired.
Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
This soup freezes well; freeze in portions for easy future meals.
For added flavor, try roasting the vegetables with a sprinkle of smoked paprika or cumin.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American