Soup is the ultimate one pot meal. It’s a no fuss, simple dinner that can be delicious, healthy and make you feel good on the inside. If you’ve been thinking that soup is only for cold winter nights, think again. Here are four colourful vegetarian soup recipes that will make the whole family excited for dinner at any time of the year.
1. Pureed Purple Sweet Potato Soup
Here’s a fun way to eat the rainbow with everyone’s favourite vegetable – potatoes. Purple sweet potatoes are just as sweet as the orange ones, and have a richer taste. They pair well with cabbage to make a delicious lavender coloured soup.
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Red Onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 Pounds Purple Cabbage, cubed
- 1 28-Ounce Bag Purple Sweet Potatoes
- 6 Cups Vegetable Broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5-8 minutes.
- Add cabbage and potato cubes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage begins to wilt, about 5 minutes.
- Add broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, 25-30 minutes.
- Puree with an immersion blender or food processor.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Smokey Tomato Paprika Soup
Calling all tomato soup lovers! If you thought you loved it before, this recipe is one to get excited over. It has everything you love in a tomato soup, plus a tablespoon of smoked paprika to give this family favorite soup a flavour upgrade.
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Small Yellow Onion, chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 10 Medium Ripe Tomatoes, quartered
- 3/4 Cup Vegetable Broth
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream (optional)
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes.
- Add paprika, stir to coat, and cook until fragrant, about another 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes and broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer, covered, until tomatoes soften, about 20 minutes.
- Puree with an immersion blender or food processor.
- Stir cream (if using) into soup and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Curried Yellow Squash Soup
Here’s a twist on a traditional squash soup that is both comforting and light. If you prefer a different type of squash, feel free to substitute in equal amounts.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion, chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons Curry Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt, plus more to taste
- 1 Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into small pieces
- 6 Cups Vegetable Broth
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once it shimmers, add onion, garlic, curry powder, salt, and butternut squash. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10-12 minutes.
- Add broth, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Puree with an immersion blender or food processor.
- Stir cream (if using) into soup and season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Zucchini Parsley Soup
Get ready for this delicious cleansing green soup. It’s light and flavourful. Perfect as a side dish, or your main course.
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion, chopped
- 4 Zucchinis, cut into half-moons
- 4 Cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 Handful Flat Leaf Parsley, roughly chopped
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once it shimmers, add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5-8 minutes.
- Add zucchini and cook until slightly translucent, 8-10 minutes.
- Add broth, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add parsley.
- Puree with an immersion blender or food processor, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
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