Roasted Vegetable Soup (Printable Version)

Comforting velvety soup from oven-roasted seasonal vegetables with herbs and spices.

# What You Need:

→ 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 - 1/2 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 for topping

# How To Make:

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 baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika.
03 - Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden 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 until silky smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer in batches to a countertop blender. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and croutons or toasted seeds if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The vegetables taste like their best, most authentic selves once they've blistered in the oven, turning plain soup into something genuinely crave worthy.
  • It comes together in about an hour, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something that feels homemade and nourishing without stress.
  • This soup is naturally vegan and gluten free without any weird substitutions or apologetic ingredients.
02 -
  • Don't skip turning the vegetables halfway through roasting, because uneven caramelization is the difference between good soup and forgettable soup.
  • If your soup looks thin after blending, you can simmer it uncovered for a few minutes to concentrate the flavors and thicken it naturally, which always tastes better than adding cornstarch.
03 -
  • Don't be afraid to turn your oven up to 450°F if you want deeper caramelization and don't mind keeping a closer eye on things around the 25 minute mark.
  • If your soup tastes flat after blending, a small pinch of smoked paprika or fresh cracked pepper added right at the end can wake everything back up without requiring you to start over.
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