Simple Winter Soup

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This is a simple, satisfying soup that's perfect when you need something warm and easy. It's packed with everyday vegetables, making it a delicious and wholesome one-pot meal.
The rich flavor comes from sautéing the base onions, garlic, and fresh ginger with warm spices like cumin and paprika.
It’s naturally sweet from the root vegetables and corn, giving it a comforting, familiar taste. Whether you like it chunky or blended smooth, this soup is easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit. Best of all? It's naturally vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 128
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 Medium Carrot Chopped
  • 2 Small Potatoes Diced
  • 1 Tomato Diced
  • 2 Garlic Gloves
  • 1 Cup Sweet Corn
  • ½ Tsp Ginger Powder
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • ½ Tsp Cumin
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Lt Water or Vegetable Broth

Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Hand Mixer

Instructions
 

Sauté Aromatics:
  1. In a large pot or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
    2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent and softened.
    1 Medium Onion
Add Vegetables and Season:
  1. Add the chopped carrots and potatoes to the pot and stir.
    Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
    1 Medium Carrot, 2 Small Potatoes
  2. Add the chopped tomato, minced or chopped garlic and sweet corn.
    1 Tomato, 2 Garlic Gloves, 1 Cup Sweet Corn
  3. Stir well to combine all the vegetables together.
  4. Season the Mixture: Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, ginger powder and cumin to the vegetables.
    ½ Tsp Ginger Powder, 1 Tsp Paprika, ½ Tsp Salt, ¼ Tsp Black Pepper, ½ Tsp Cumin
  5. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Simmer Soup:
  1. Pour in the vegetable broth or water.
    1 Lt Water or Vegetable Broth
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
  3. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the carrots and potatoes are fork-tender.
Blend and Finish:
  1. Turn off the heat. If you prefer a smooth soup, use a hand mixer to blend the vegetables until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
  2. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 421mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2105IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

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Notes

  • If you are not using a hand mixer to blend your soup, alternatively, let the soup cool slightly and blend in batches in a standard blender.
  • If you are using fresh ginger, grate it finely and add it along with the garlic in step 1.

Serving suggestions: 

This hearty, aromatic soup is wonderful on its own, but it pairs beautifully with textural toppings and simple sides.
  • Crusty Bread: Serve with thick slices of toasted sourdough or a simple crusty baguette for dipping.
  • Grilled Cheese: A half-grilled cheese sandwich is a classic and comforting pairing for this kind of soup.
 

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