Clear Sky Broth
A delicate, transparent soup inspired by the clarity of light, infused with subtle herbal and vegetable notes. This French-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs carrots, celery stalks, onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 40 calories and feeds 6, 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 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 large onions
- 1 small leeks
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and dice 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 onion, and 1 small leek into 1/4-inch pieces. Rinse the leek thoroughly to remove any dirt.
- Step 2: In a large pot, add 6 cups water, 1/2 cup white wine, 1 tbsp thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Step 3: Add the prepared vegetables and let simmer for 45 minutes, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.
- Step 4: Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the vegetables to extract maximum flavor. Serve warm in clear, shallow bowls.
