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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
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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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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