Country Harvest Root Vegetable Soup Recipe

Introduction

This Country Harvest Root Vegetable Soup is a comforting blend of seasonal roots with warm spices and creamy texture. It’s perfect for chilly days when you want something hearty yet simple to make.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp (15g) unsalted butter
• 1 onion, chopped into large dice
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tbsp curry powder (any brand will do)
• 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 litre (6 cups) water
• 2 tsp cooking salt or kosher salt (halve for table salt)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup thickened cream (heavy cream or regular), plus extra for garnish
• 1 large potato (~300g/10oz), peeled, cut into 2.5cm (1″) cubes
• 1 medium sweet potato (350g/12oz), peeled, cut into 2.5cm (1″) cubes
• 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1.5cm (0.5″) pieces
• 1 small/medium parsnip (150g/5oz), peeled, cut into 1.5cm (0.5″) pieces
• 1 small celeriac (600g/1.2 lb), peeled, cut into 1.5cm (0.5″) pieces (~2 heaped cups)
• Warm crusty bread, to serve
• Parsley, finely chopped, to garnish
• Pinch extra curry powder, for garnish
• Pinch black pepper, for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large heavy-based pot over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes until the onion softens.
2. Step 2: Add the potato, sweet potato, carrots, parsnip, celeriac, dried thyme, and curry powder. Stir and cook for 3 minutes, stirring regularly, until the vegetables begin to soften on the outside.
3. Step 3: Increase the heat to high. Pour in the water, then add salt and black pepper. Stir well. When the mixture comes to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-high and simmer rapidly for 15 minutes without a lid. Check the vegetables with a knife to ensure they are soft.
4. Step 4: Stir in the thickened cream and simmer for an additional minute to combine flavors.
5. Step 5: Remove the pot from heat and use a stick blender to blend the soup until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding water if needed and season to taste with extra salt, pepper, or cream for richness.
6. Step 6: Serve the soup hot, garnished with a drizzle of cream, a pinch of curry powder, freshly chopped parsley, and black pepper. Accompany with warm crusty bread for dipping.

Tips & Variations

• If you don’t have celeriac, you can substitute with celery root or add extra parsnip for similar earthiness.
• For a dairy-free option, replace butter and cream with coconut milk and olive oil.
• Use a high-powered blender if you don’t have a stick blender, blending in batches if necessary.
• Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a slight tang that brightens the flavors.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. You can also freeze the soup for up to 2 months—defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried thyme?

Yes, fresh thyme can be used; add about 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme during cooking instead of dried. It will give a brighter, fresher flavor.

Is this soup suitable for vegans?

This recipe contains butter and cream, but you can easily make it vegan by substituting with plant-based butter and coconut cream or another dairy-free alternative.

Country Harvest Root Vegetable Soup Recipe

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• Author: Noah
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

This Country Harvest Root Vegetable Soup is a creamy, comforting blend of seasonal root vegetables infused with warm curry and thyme. Perfect for chilly days, the soup features potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and celeriac simmered to tenderness, then blended to smooth perfection and enriched with thickened cream. Served with a garnish of cream, curry powder, fresh parsley, and warm crusty bread, this hearty vegetable soup is both nourishing and flavorful.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp (15g) unsalted butter
• 1 onion, chopped into large dice
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped

Spices and Seasoning

• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 2 tsp cooking salt or kosher salt (halve if using table salt)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Vegetables

• 1 large potato (~300g/10oz), peeled, cut into 2.5cm (1″) cubes
• 1 medium sweet potato (350g/12oz), peeled, cut into 2.5cm (1″) cubes
• 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1.5cm (0.5″) pieces
• 1 small/medium parsnip (150g/5oz), peeled, cut into 1.5cm (0.5″) pieces
• 1 small celeriac (600g/1.2 lb), peeled, cut into 1.5cm (0.5″) pieces (~2 heaped cups)

Dairy and Garnish

• 1/2 cup thickened cream (heavy cream or regular), plus extra for garnish
• Parsley, finely chopped

Accompaniments

• Warm crusty bread

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Instructions

1. Sauté – In a large heavy-based pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
2. Add Vegetables and Spices – Add the diced potato, sweet potato, carrots, parsnip, and celeriac to the pot along with the dried thyme leaves and curry powder. Stir well and cook for 3 minutes, stirring regularly until the outside of the vegetables begins to soften and is fragrant.
3. Simmer – Increase the heat to high and pour in the water, then add the cooking salt and black pepper. Stir everything together and once the liquid reaches a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-high. Let the soup simmer rapidly, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife.
4. Add Cream – Stir in the thickened cream and allow the soup to simmer gently for 1 more minute to incorporate the cream fully without boiling.
5. Blend – Remove the pot from the heat. Using a stick (immersion) blender, carefully blitz the soup until completely smooth. Adjust the texture by adding water if you want a thinner consistency, and season with additional salt, pepper, or cream to taste if desired.
6. Serve – Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Drizzle with extra cream, sprinkle a pinch of curry powder, black pepper, and finely chopped parsley on top for garnish. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread on the side.

Notes

• Note 1: Any good quality curry powder will work; choose your favorite blend based on spice preference.
• Note 2: Dried thyme adds earthiness that complements the root vegetables well.
• Note 3: Thickened cream or heavy cream enriches the soup, providing a silky texture.
• Note 4: Adjust salt carefully depending on the type of salt used (kosher salt vs table salt).
• Note 5: Use a stick blender for easy blending directly in the pot; a standard blender can be used but be cautious of hot liquid splashes.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Country/Traditional

Keywords: root vegetable soup, creamy vegetable soup, curry soup, country harvest soup, hearty vegetable soup, easy soup recipe, cozy winter soup