Weekly Harvest Vegetable Soup with Monthly Roasted Garlic

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A comforting vegetable soup that layers weekly fresh veggies with the mellow sweetness of monthly roasted garlic to create balanced, deep flavors. This mediterranean-inspired meal prep (vegetarian) ready in about 50 minutes pairs carrots, celery stalks, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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.

★ 4.5 (13 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 diced medium carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 peeled and cubed medium potatoes and 6 mashed roasted garlic cloves to the pot. Stir for 2 minutes to coat the vegetables in the garlic.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 6 cups vegetable broth, add 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. Step 4: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Remove bay leaf and ladle soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for a bright finish.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Weekly Harvest Vegetable Soup with Monthly Roasted Garlic take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 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 Weekly Harvest Vegetable Soup with Monthly Roasted Garlic?

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 carrots from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Weekly Harvest Vegetable Soup with Monthly Roasted Garlic?

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 Weekly Harvest Vegetable Soup with Monthly Roasted Garlic for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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.

Is Weekly Harvest Vegetable Soup with Monthly Roasted Garlic vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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