THE VEGETABLE SOUP! Irish Farmhouse Vegetable Soup Recipe!

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock is lower in sodium and richer in flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and last longer.

Chop potatoes, onions, and leeks.

Heat a heavy deep pot and add butter and a little oil to prevent burning.

Add chopped vegetables to the pot and sweat for 5-6 minutes until softened.

Chop parsnip, carrots, and celery, then add to the pot.

Pour in simmering vegetable stock and bring to a steady simmer.

Cook for about 10-12 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Check tenderness by piercing with a fork.

Blend the soup until smooth.

Bring the blended soup back up to temperature.

Add peas and cream to the soup and season with salt and black pepper.

Serve in a bowl garnished with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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