Simple Irish Root Vegetable Soup

Name: Simple Irish Root Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large, diced onion; 2, peeled and diced carrots; 2, peeled and diced parsnips; 1, peeled and diced turnip; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 2 tablespoons heavy cream

A nourishing, smooth soup made with seasonal root vegetables simmered in savory broth and finished with fresh herbs for a warm, satisfying bowl.

Cuisine: Irish

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 45 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 large, diced onion
2, peeled and diced carrots
2, peeled and diced parsnips
1, peeled and diced turnip
2 cloves, minced garlic
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced parsnips, and 1 diced turnip. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 4 cups vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
Step 4: Remove bay leaf, then blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
Step 5: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in 2 tablespoons heavy cream for richness and serve immediately.