Baked Vegetable Soup

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Originally prepared in the wood-burning hearths of Italian homes, this peasant-style healthy vegetable soup recipe is simple to make in a modern oven. Brimming with artichokes, mushrooms, zucchini and leeks, this easy soup heats up the house as it becomes the perfect warming meal.

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Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided

  • 2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick

  • 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced (see Tip)

  • 4 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced

  • 10 ounces cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, quartered

  • 4 cups frozen artichoke hearts (two 9-ounce boxes), thawed, or 10 fresh artichoke hearts, quartered

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with their juice

  • 1 (2 inch) piece Parmesan cheese rind, plus finely shredded Parmesan for garnish

  • 6 cups water

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Pour oil into a large ovenproof pot (about 6-quart) and arrange potato slices in an even layer over the oil. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Layer in zucchini, leeks, celery, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and 1/4 cup parsley; sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pour tomatoes over the vegetables and nestle Parmesan rind into them. Add water (the vegetables will not be completely submerged), cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. Once boiling, transfer the pot to the oven and bake, covered, until the vegetables are tender, but still firm, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Season with pepper and serve garnished with parsley and Parmesan, if desired.

Tips

Tip: Clean leeks well to be sure they're grit-free: After slicing, place in a bowl filled with water and swish around to release any sand or soil trapped between the layers. Scoop the leeks out of the bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving any sand or soil behind in the bowl. Drain well. Repeat as needed.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

204 Calories
10g Fat
26g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 1 3/4 cups
Calories 204
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Vitamin A 1290IU 26%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Folate 149mcg 37%
Sodium 529mg 23%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 58mg 14%
Potassium 813mg 17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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