Roasted Winter Vegetable Soup

Prep 30 min
Total 1 hr 30 min
Servings 6

Roasting the vegetables and simmering with Progresso™ vegetable broth is all you need to do to give this simple soup a deeply complex flavor.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated October 18, 2017

Ingredients

3

medium carrots, cut in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2

medium parsnips, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2

stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3

cups cubed butternut squash (1-inch)
1/4

cup olive oil
1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2

teaspoon salt
1/2

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3

medium onions, cut in half, then into 1-inch slices
2

cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ Broth Vegetable(8 cups)
1/2

cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2

cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1

tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 425°F.
2

In large bowl, mix carrots, parsnips, celery, squash, 3 tablespoons of the oil, the thyme, salt and black pepper; toss to coat evenly, and divide between 2 ungreased large rimmed baking pans. Spread in single layer; roast in oven 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
3

In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and softened. Add broth and roasted vegetables; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Gradually stir in cheese. Stir in parsley and vinegar. Taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if necessary.
4

Ladle into serving bowls, and garnish with additional cheese.

Purchased salad croutons would add a crunchy garnish to this simple, brothy soup.
If you would like to make a heartier, nonvegetarian version of this soup, just add 3 cups shredded cooked chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 220
Calories from Fat: 110

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 12g; 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 14% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 15mg; 4%
Sodium: 900mg; 38%
Potassium: 550mg; 16%
Total Carbohydrate: 23g; 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 23% Sugars 7g
Protein: 5g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 270%; 270%
Vitamin C: 25%; 25%
Calcium: 20%; 20%
Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;