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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
Rate:
1.0 (1)
45 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units
  • 10.6 oz carrots
  • 10.6 oz potatoes
  • 5.3 oz parsnip
  • 1 stk leek
  • 1 stk onion
  • 2 fed garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5⅛ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • about 0.4 cup cream or plant cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp 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
  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
  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

  • • Alkoholfrei: A light beer or sparkling water with lemon

Side Pairings

  • • Toasted rye bread for dipping in the sauce

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
  • • Method: Freeze in portions

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 root vegetables soften without falling apart — that gives a smoother blended texture.

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.