Country Vegetable Soup

Name: Country Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 leek, sliced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup frozen peas

A comforting British style vegetable soup packed with leeks, root vegetables, and sweet peas simmered in a savory herb broth.

50 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 leek, sliced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 cups vegetable broth
1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 sliced leek, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks, cooking for 8 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4

Pour in 6 cups vegetable broth and bring the liquid to a simmer.
5

Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6

Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and heat for 2 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long does Country Vegetable Soup take?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (20 minutes): "Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender."

What should Country Vegetable Soup look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the vegetables are tender.

Is there a substitute for leeks in Country Vegetable Soup?

The entry for Country Vegetable Soup calls for 1 leek, sliced. In its place: Yellow onion or the white parts of scallions, cooked gently. Use a little less by volume.

How many calories are in Country Vegetable Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 5 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Country Vegetable Soup keep?

Refrigerate Country Vegetable Soup for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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