Vegetable soup with thyme | Nordmad
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Vegetable soup with thyme | Nordmad

A classic creamy vegetable soup with root vegetables and fresh thyme — warm, filling and calm for cooler evenings.

TraditionalEverydayDinnerSoupVegetarianNordisk
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45 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
  • 300 g carrots
  • 300 g potatoes
  • 150 g parsnip
  • 1 stk leek
  • 1 stk onion
  • 2 fed garlic
  • 1 spsk olive oil
  • 1.2 l vegetable broth
  • 1 tsk fresh thyme
  • 100 ml cream or plant cream
  • 1 tsk salt
  • 0.5 tsk pepper
  • 1 spsk lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the vegetables

    1. Peel and cut carrots, potatoes and parsnip into smaller cubes. Slice the leek and onion, and mince the garlic.
    10 min
  2. 2

    Sauté the vegetables

    1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion, garlic and leek for a few minutes. Add the root vegetables and thyme, and cook another 5 minutes.
    7 min
    Medium heat
  3. 3

    Simmer the soup

    1. Pour in the broth, bring to a boil and simmer about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
    20 min
    Low heat
  4. 4

    Blend and season

    1. Blend the soup smooth with an immersion blender. Stir in the cream and season with salt, pepper and a little lemon juice.
    5 min
  5. 5

    Serve

    1. Serve the hot soup in bowls with fresh thyme and a little extra cream on top if you like. Eat with bread.
    2 min

Details

Nutrition

Calories

210kcal

Protein

5g

Fat

10g

Carbs

25g

Serving Size

400g

Serving

Suggestions

  • Serve right away.

Drink Pairings

  • Alkoholfri: Water

Side Pairings

  • Bread

Dessert Pairings

  • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Temperature: 4°C
  • Method: Store in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in portions for up to 2 months.

Frozen

  • Duration: 2 months
  • Temperature: -18°C

Tips

Preparation

  • Use seasonal roots — celery or parsnip add depth.
  • You can also use a little coconut milk instead of cream.

Cooking

  • Keep a steady simmer so the roots soften evenly.

Serving

  • Finish with fresh thyme or a sprinkle of toasted seeds.
  • Serve with rustic bread or a baguette.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add more thyme or a piece of celery for extra depth.

Health

  • Use plant cream instead of cream.

Method

  • Simmered in a pot; blend smooth with an immersion blender.

Toppings

  • Fresh thyme, toasted seeds or a drizzle of cream.

Author

M

Michael

En enkel, varm og cremet grøntsagssuppe med timian – perfekt til efterårets rolige aftener.

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Author

M

Michael

En enkel, varm og cremet grøntsagssuppe med timian – perfekt til efterårets rolige aftener.