Cartomancer's Hidden Ace Veggie Soup

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A vibrant, hidden-ingredient-packed soup with roasted root vegetables and a surprise boost of nutritional power. This mediterranean-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 55 minutes pairs medium, peeled and diced carrots, medium, peeled and diced sweet potatoes, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
• 1 medium, peeled and diced sweet potatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups, chopped kale
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 diced carrots and 1 diced sweet potato with 2 tbsp olive oil, then spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges.
2. Step 2: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cups chicken broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, and 1 tsp dried thyme to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in the roasted carrots and sweet potatoes, then simmer for another 5 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Add 2 cups chopped kale and cook for 3-4 minutes until kale is wilted but still bright green. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.