Garden Harvest Soup Recipes

HARVEST VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Mince 6 cloves garlic and 1 onion (or 2 shallots). Chop 1-2 stalks of celery into small pieces.
• Chop 4-5 carrots and 1-2 parsnips into slices.
• Roughly chop 2-3 cups of kale.
• Heat a cast iron Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pan to medium. Add 1 Tbsp. oil. Once the oil is heated add the garlic, onions, and celery. Saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the carrots and parsnips to the pan along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Saute for 7-8 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. The vegetables should soften slightly.
• Add 4 cups of vegetable broth to the pan and cover. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes or so. Stir occasionally.
• After 20 minutes or so remove the cover from the pan. Add 1 (drained)14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes (or petit diced tomatoes), 1 15 oz. can of cannellini beans, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp. red chili flakes, 1/2 tsp. sugar, and another pinch of salt and pepper. Add the kale to the pot. Stir all of the ingredients together.
• Cover once again and simmer for another 10 minutes or so.
• Taste the soup and adjust spice levels to taste. The vegetables should be softened and easily pieced with a fork.
• Serve the soup with crusty bread and garnish with Parmesan cheese (optional).

GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt and sweat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn kernels, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with kosher salt. Serve immediately.

SUPER GARDEN HARVEST SOUP

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil in large saucepan about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in carrot, garlic and red pepper; cook until tender.
• Add stock, tomatoes, water and cabbage; simmer uncovered 20 minutes.
• Season to taste with hot sauce. and garnish with cilantro if desired.

GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large kettle or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.

SLOW-COOKER GARDEN HARVEST CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle with peppered seasoned salt. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown.
• Mix chicken and remaining ingredients except broccoli, squash and basil in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
• Stir in broccoli, squash and basil. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.