As the winter winds blow and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a steaming bowl of soup to warm you from the inside out. Winter brings a bounty of hearty, seasonal produce, making it the perfect time to indulge in comforting, nourishing and healthy soups crafted from organic ingredients. Here are some of our favorite organic soup recipes that capture the essence of winter and promise to keep you cozy during the coldest months.
1. Hearty Organic Mushroom Barley Soup
The earthiness of the mushrooms is on display here. Barley adds its own earthy nuttiness. You can always go a bit further with the herbs if you prefer, adding fresh thyme, or throwing in rosemary or fresh oregano.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup organic pearl barley
- 4 cups organic vegetable broth
- 1 cup organic cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup organic carrots, diced
- 1 cup organic celery, chopped
- 1 organic onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves organic garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon organic dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons organic olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until transparent and fragrant.
- Add carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in vegetable broth, barley, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes until barley is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
2. Organic Root Vegetable Soup
This recipe makes use of the root vegetables that are the most plentiful in winter. Parsnips, turnips and carrots come together to create a thick, hearty purée with lots of fragrant rosemary.
Ingredients:
- 2 organic parsnips, peeled and diced
- 2 organic turnips, peeled and diced
- 2 organic carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 organic onion, chopped
- 2 cloves organic garlic, minced
- 4 cups organic vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons organic olive oil
- 1 teaspoon organic dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Add diced root vegetables and sauté for a few minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and dried rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a chunky texture. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Organic Potato Leek Soup
Our take on the classic potato leek soup, this recipe keeps things simple, omitting cream for almond milk for a healthy and warming soup that is great for cold winter evenings.
Ingredients:
- 4 organic potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 organic leeks, sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 3 cloves organic garlic, minced
- 4 cups organic vegetable broth
- 1 cup organic unsweetened almond milk (or organic heavy cream for a richer soup)
- 2 tablespoons organic olive oil
- Fresh chives for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a pot, sauté leeks and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in almond milk (or heavy cream) and heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh chives before serving.
These comforting organic winter soup recipes are a celebration of seasonal ingredients and flavors that embody warmth and nourishment. Embrace the coziness of winter with these hearty bowls of goodness, and let their wholesome organic ingredients invigorate your body and spirit during the colder months.
