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Stone Soup

A hearty yellow vegetable soup with a tangy balsamic drizzle and fresh parsley, inspired by the classic tale of stone soup.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Protein
3g
Stone Soup
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 1 chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the 2 diced carrots and 2 diced potatoes. Stir to coat with oil, then cook for 3 minutes, until slightly softened.

  3. 3

    Pour in the 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Ladle the soup into bowls. Drizzle each with 1 tsp balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • immersion blender
  • ladle

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