Burnt Orange Autumn Vegetable Soup Recipes

RUSTIC FALL VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the butter or oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until fragrant and translucent. Add the garlic and saute until golden brown.
• Add the winter squash, zucchini, sweet potato, orzo, canned tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, and broth. Simmer until the vegetables are soft and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• Season the soup with salt, and black pepper, to taste. Serve with sliced crusty bread.

ROASTED AUTUMN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Peel and cut sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips into 1-1/2-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Add onions and garlic cloves; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Divide mixture between 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast 40-50 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Transfer vegetables to a Dutch oven. Add broth, milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through. Sprinkle servings with minced herbs.

BURNT ORANGE AUTUMN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Cut top quarter off the head of garlic and place cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or sprayed with cooking spray).
• Combine onion, squash, sweet potato and carrots in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, thyme and salt.
• Spread on baking sheet with garlic.
• Roast garlic and vegetables in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 45 to 50 minutes until very tender.
• Squeeze garlic into food processor and add roasted vegetables. Puree mixture adding a bit of stock, if necessary.
• Transfer to saucepan and add stock to desired consistency.
• Bring to a boil and simmer gently 10 minutes.
• Season to taste.
• Serve in large soup bowls with a splash of yogurt on top, if desired.

BURNT ORANGES WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Place oranges cut-side up on a plate and sprinkle rosemary on top, pressing it into oranges so it adheres. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.
• On a grill or stovetop, put a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles on surface. Spread remaining 1/4 cup sugar in skillet and when it starts to caramelize place oranges, cut-side down, on sugar. Let cook for 3 to 4 minutes, not moving oranges, so cut side burns nicely and oranges soften.
• To serve, place 2 orange halves in bowl with 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, and drizzle with burnt sugar juices from skillet.

PRETTY AUTUMN SOUP

Steps:

• Place the squash, sweet potato and carrots in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 12-16 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; add juice concentrate. Cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a large saucepan; stir in the milk, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through (do not boil). Top each serving with 1-1/2 teaspoons sour cream, 1 teaspoon chives and 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds.

ROOT-VEGETABLE SOUP WITH ORANGE, GINGER, AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and 3/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until onion is softened, about 6 minutes (do not let brown). Add parsnip, rutabaga, celery root, thyme, and broth. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Discard thyme. Puree soup in batches in a blender until smooth (fill blender only halfway), and transfer to a clean pot.
• Finely grate enough peel of 1 orange to yield 1/2 teaspoon zest. Working over a bowl, cut segments of orange free of membranes, and set aside. Squeeze juice from membranes into a bowl, then squeeze enough juice from remaining orange to yield 1 cup total. Just before serving, reheat to warm. Stir in orange zest, juice, ginger, and water, plus more to thin to desired consistency. Season with salt, and garnish with orange segments, tarragon, and pepper.

ROASTED AUTUMN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a large roasting pan combine onion, carrots, parsnips and squash; coat with cooking spray; roast for 15 minutes.
• Place roasted vegetables in a large pot; add broth and milk, season to taste with salt and pepper; cook 10 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
• Transfer mixture to a blender or food processer, or use an immersion blender in pot, and blend until smooth, about 4 to 5 minutes, (note: add more water or broth to achive desired thickness).

AUTUMN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH CHEESY TOASTS

Steps:

• Put the vegetables into a large saucepan with the garlic, rosemary, stock and sugar. Season well, stir, bring to a simmer and cover. Cook gently for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender.
• Preheat the grill to high. Whizz the tomatoes in a food processor or blender until smooth, then tip into the vegetables with the chickpeas and parsley. Gently heat through, stirring now and then.
• For the toasts: rub both sides of the bread with the garlic. Grill on one side until golden, turn the bread over, cover with edam and grill until it's bubbling. Serve at once with the piping hot soup.