Roasted Vegetable Soup (Printable Version)

A velvety soup featuring oven-roasted seasonal vegetables blended to silky perfection with aromatic herbs and warming spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
02 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
04 - 1 zucchini, chopped
05 - 1 red onion, peeled and quartered
06 - 2 cloves garlic, peeled
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Broth & Seasoning

08 - 4 cups vegetable broth
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
15 - Croutons or toasted seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange carrots, sweet potato, red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and garlic on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika.
03 - Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and tender.
04 - Transfer roasted vegetables to a large pot. Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
05 - Blend using an immersion blender until silky smooth, or carefully transfer in batches to a countertop blender. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and croutons or toasted seeds if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Roasting the vegetables first unlocks a natural sweetness that makes the soup taste indulgent without any cream.
  • It's the kind of dish that feels healthy but tastes like comfort, and it comes together in about an hour.
  • You can customize it completely based on what you have, so it never gets boring.
02 -
  • Don't skip the roasting step trying to save time—that caramelization is what makes this soup actually taste like something special.
  • Blend it longer than you think you need to for that silky texture that feels luxurious on your tongue.
03 -
  • Don't blend the soup until it's completely cooled if using a countertop blender—hot liquid can splash and cause burns, and the soup will be safer to handle.
  • Taste the soup before blending and adjust seasonings then, because it's easier to fix flavors before everything becomes silky.
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