Description
A hearty and flavorful Roasted Vegetable Soup that brings out the natural sweetness of vegetables through roasting. This easy, customizable, and nutritious soup is perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, whole
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Chop & Arrange: Chop carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and onion into even pieces. Arrange them on the baking sheet along with whole garlic cloves.
- Season & Roast: Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to coat evenly.
- Roasting Process: Roast vegetables for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Blend: Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender with a portion of vegetable broth. Blend until smooth (or use an immersion blender in a pot).
- Simmer: Pour blended mixture into a large pot, add remaining vegetable broth, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Adjust & Enhance: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk for a creamier texture.
- Serve & Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and drizzle with olive oil or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add extra red pepper flakes or a diced chili pepper.
- Protein Boost: Stir in cooked lentils or chickpeas.
- Cheesy Delight: Top with grated Parmesan or ricotta cheese.
- Low-Carb Option: Replace starchy vegetables with cauliflower and bell peppers.
- Herbal Twist: Experiment with fresh basil, rosemary, or sage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Roasting & Blending
- Cuisine: global
Keywords: roasted vegetable soup, easy vegetable soup, healthy soup recipe, vegetarian soup, creamy vegetable soup