Root Veggie Ginger Soup

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Summary

Root Veggie Ginger Soup is like being enveloped in a warm embrace. Carrots and parsnips make the base of this soup but you can easily substitute any root veggies you have on hand, such as sweet potatoes, rutabaga, or turnips. Other root veggies that help to make this soup delicious include the aromatics — ginger, garlic, and onion. This soup is soothing and invigorating!

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr

Root Veggie Ginger Soup

Ingredients

 6 medium carrots, chopped (approximately 5–6 cups) +2 as desired
 2 medium parsnips, chopped (approximately 4 cups)
 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and chopped)
 1 medium organic red bell pepper (chopped)
  cup ginger (peeled and sliced)
 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
 4 medium garlic cloves (minced)
 5 cups vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade) +1 cup as needed
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 ¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)
 basil (optional) chopped, to taste

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Spread the carrots, parsnips, and butternut squash out evenly on the baking sheet.

3

Bake for 35–40 minutes or until tender.

4

Meanwhile, heat a stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper, onion and ginger. Cook 3–4 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water as needed to deglaze the pan.

5

Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.

6

Make the soup in two batches: Once the carrot, parsnip, squash and pepper mixture is finished cooking half of the root veggies to a blender along with half of the onion, ginger and garlic mixture and 2–3 cups of the vegetable broth.

7

Blend on low then high speed until mixture is creamy. Transfer to a large stockpot.

8

Do the same with the second batch of veggies and the remaining. If the soup is still thick add more vegetable broth until you reach the desired consistency.

9

Heat the soup on low to keep it warm until ready to serve.

10

Divide the soup between bowls and top with chopped basil, if desired.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Awesome substitutions for parsnip include any root veggie like rutabaga, kohlrabi, turnips, celeriac root, or more carrots!

More additions
For the topping you can use vegan sour cream, cashew cream, basil, leafy greens (mix them into the soup), nuts or seeds. Lots of options here!

Prep Ahead
Roast the root vegetables ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before making this recipe.

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to one month.

Ingredients

 6 medium carrots, chopped (approximately 5–6 cups) +2 as desired
 2 medium parsnips, chopped (approximately 4 cups)
 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and chopped)
 1 medium organic red bell pepper (chopped)
  cup ginger (peeled and sliced)
 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
 4 medium garlic cloves (minced)
 5 cups vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade) +1 cup as needed
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 ¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)
 basil (optional) chopped, to taste

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Spread the carrots, parsnips, and butternut squash out evenly on the baking sheet.

3

Bake for 35–40 minutes or until tender.

4

Meanwhile, heat a stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper, onion and ginger. Cook 3–4 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water as needed to deglaze the pan.

5

Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.

6

Make the soup in two batches: Once the carrot, parsnip, squash and pepper mixture is finished cooking half of the root veggies to a blender along with half of the onion, ginger and garlic mixture and 2–3 cups of the vegetable broth.

7

Blend on low then high speed until mixture is creamy. Transfer to a large stockpot.

8

Do the same with the second batch of veggies and the remaining. If the soup is still thick add more vegetable broth until you reach the desired consistency.

9

Heat the soup on low to keep it warm until ready to serve.

10

Divide the soup between bowls and top with chopped basil, if desired.

Root Veggie Ginger Soup