NEXA Root Vegetable Soup with Thyme
A hearty, deeply flavored soup featuring a medley of roasted root vegetables and fresh thyme, ideal for chilly days. This french-inspired soups ready in about 60 minutes pairs sweet potatoes, turnips, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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
- 1 medium, diced sweet potatoes
- 1 medium, diced turnips
- 1/2, finely chopped onion
- 2 medium, diced carrots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 medium diced sweet potato, 1 medium diced turnip, and 2 diced medium carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until caramelized and tender.
- Step 2: Sauté 1/2 finely chopped onion in a large pot over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until soft but not browned.
- Step 3: Add roasted vegetables, 4 cups chicken broth, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer in batches to a regular blender. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does NEXA Root Vegetable Soup with Thyme take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (20 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover NEXA Root Vegetable Soup with Thyme?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sweet potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in NEXA Root Vegetable Soup with Thyme?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale NEXA Root Vegetable Soup with Thyme for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with NEXA Root Vegetable Soup with Thyme?
French soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
