Alpine Vegetable Soup Recipe

This hearty Alpine Vegetable Soup is a comforting and flavorful adaptation from Jane Brody's Good Food Cookbook. Perfect for a quick and inexpensive winter supper, this recipe is easily customizable to your taste and what's in season! Use any combination of root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery, or add turnips, parsnips, or other favorites for extra depth of flavor. Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 247.8 kcal
Protein 21g
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Ingredients for Alpine Vegetable Soup

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • bay leaf
  • thyme

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How to Make Alpine Vegetable Soup

  1. Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes (and optional additional root vegetables) and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth, add bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

5g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Alpine Vegetable Soup?

Alpine Vegetable Soup takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Alpine Vegetable Soup?

Alpine Vegetable Soup has approximately 247.8 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Alpine Vegetable Soup?

The key ingredients for Alpine Vegetable Soup are Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic Clove, Celery Ribs, Salt And Pepper, Potatoes. See the full list with measurements above.

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