This soup, I have blogged about in the past. Long ago. I have since made it even more hearty and heart-warming.
The most fun part of this soup is the broth. Forget the store bought stuff from the box. When you make it at home your soup will come alive. It's so easy too. And more economical.
Basically, you take all the extra vegetable 'throw aways' from the fridge {like the skin, stalks, ends, green tops, etc.} and put them in filtered water on the stove in a large pot with sea salt. I like to let this mixture boil. Then I like to have it simmer for hours during the day.
Simply strain the veg scraps out when you're about 1 hours away from dinner time.
You don't have to, but you can add a vegan bouillon cube as well. I use Rapunzel.
This soup is also great if you're planning on going on a vacation or leaving your home for a few days. It's a great way to use up all your veggies.
Then, chop up all your favorite soup veggies. Add already-cooked beans if you'd like as well. This soup isn't meant to be a stew or super hearty either. It's meant to warm your soul on a cold winter day or help feed your body when you're sick.
I like to keep some of the vegetables semi-raw as well, like the kale, avocado and green onions. To do this, add them last along with Omega-3 oils, and garlic. The raw garlic is spicy and can make your body feel so warm that you almost break a sweat. The omegas help keep your dry skin hydrated from the inside out during this cold dry season.
Please see photo instructions as well below.
Jamie
soups are one of my favorite things. this looks AMAZING. I also had no idea that omegas hydrate your skin from the inside out-- I def need that in the winter!
Juli Novotny
jamie - haha. yeah. hydration and omegas supposed to be good for your skin. most oils actually! good fats that is. thanks for comment. i think i love soup too. will post a few this winter. i'm also excited to use the crock pot more. i never use it. want to experiment.
Terri Wagner
What yummy pictures. This is the best soup ever!
Juli Novotny
THANKS TERRI WAGNER!
Christine Crivello
Juli this looks amazing .... I am going to try it tonight! YUM!
Juli Novotny
Thanks Christine!! Did you try it?
Carla
yummmmmy!! MY all time favorite soup. I need to make that soon!
Juli Novotny
Carla - I knew you'd love this post. Try it with black eyed peas or beans. YUM! And the bouillon cute is great.
Christine
The soup was amazing... I loved the idea of pouring the broth over all the raw veggies & the cooked squash it created such great texture. Dave loved it too. His exact works were "OMG this is good" followed by "MMM." Definitely adding this one to the recipe book 😉