Autumn vegetable soup

Name: Autumn vegetable soup
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter; 2 medium onions coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 3 medium carrots coarsely chopped; 2 ribs celery coarsely chopped; 1 small zucchini coarsely chopped; 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced; 2 medium tomatoes peeled and chopped; 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh parsley; 2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried thyme; 1 tsp (5 mL) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper; 2 cups (500 mL) Milk; Sour cream or crème fraîche (for garnish)

Our dietitians' favourite

This recipe is taken from the 1986 Milk Calendar. You can experiment with this recipe by using whatever vegetables you have on hand. For a chunkier version prepare it without puréeing.

Prep: 20 min
Cooking: 25 min - 30 min

Yields 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
2 medium onions coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
3 medium carrots coarsely chopped
2 ribs celery coarsely chopped
1 small zucchini coarsely chopped
2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
2 medium tomatoes peeled and chopped
3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh parsley
2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth
1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried thyme
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
2 cups (500 mL) Milk
Sour cream or crème fraîche (for garnish)

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Preparation

Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onions and garlic and cook 5 min.

Add carrots, celery, zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, half of the parsley (reserve remaining for garnish), stock, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and cook 25 min or until vegetables are very tender.

Purée soup in blender or food processor. Return to heat. Add milk. Cook until heated thoroughly. Do not allow soup to boil. Taste and add seasoning if necessary.

Garnish each serving with reserved parsley and a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche.

Nutritional information

Per serving


Energy:	172 Calories
Protein:	7 g
Carbohydrate:	26 g
Fat:	5 g
Fibre:	4.2 g
Sodium:	490 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

	(% DV*)
Calcium:	14 % / 149 mg
Vitamin C:	51 %
Vitamin A:	36 %
Vitamin B12:	24 %
Folate:	22 %