Roasted Vegetable Soup (Printable Version)

Comforting velvety soup from roasted seasonal vegetables, naturally sweet and healthy.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
02 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
04 - 1 zucchini, chopped
05 - 1 red onion, peeled and quartered
06 - 2 cloves garlic, peeled
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Broth & Seasoning

08 - 4 cups vegetable broth
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
11 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
15 - Croutons or toasted seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange carrots, sweet potato, red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and garlic on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika.
03 - Roast vegetables for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until golden brown and tender.
04 - Transfer roasted vegetables to a large pot. Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Using an immersion blender, blend soup until silky smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer soup in batches to a countertop blender. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and croutons or toasted seeds if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Roasting the vegetables creates a concentrated sweetness that you just cannot get from boiling them in a pot.
  • It is incredibly forgiving and works with whatever lonely veggies are lurking in the back of your fridge.
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet will steam the vegetables instead of roasting them so use two pans if you need to.
  • Do not be afraid of those charred black edges because that is where the deepest flavor actually lives.
03 -
  • Wait until the very end to add your salt because the flavors concentrate significantly as the water evaporates during roasting.
  • If the soup feels too thick simply whisk in a little extra broth or hot water until it reaches your desired consistency.
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