Heirloom Vegetable Ragout with Herbed Croutons

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

A comforting stew featuring seasonal root vegetables and garden herbs, finished with crispy homemade croutons for texture. This soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs carrots, parsnips, potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 285 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 into 1/2-inch cubes carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes parsnips
• 1 large russet, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes potatoes
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 sprigs, leaves stripped thyme
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 slice, cut into 1/2-inch cubes baguette
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add 2 medium diced carrots, 2 medium diced parsnips, and 1 large diced potato to the pot. Stir to coat in oil, then add 3 sprigs thyme and 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cover.
3. Step 3: Cook for 25 minutes, stirring once, until vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
4. Step 4: While vegetables cook, heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 slice baguette cubes and toast for 3-4 minutes, flipping until golden and crisp.
5. Step 5: Stir 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp chopped parsley into the vegetable ragout. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Discard thyme stems. Serve hot over toasted croutons.