Best Autumn Vegetable Soup With Cheesy Toasts Recipes

ROASTED AUTUMN VEGETABLE SOUP

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Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. Blend them, and you have a warm, healthy soup for a cool fall night. -Stephanie Flaming, Woodland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
2 pounds carrots (about 8 large)
1-1/2 pounds parsnips (about 6 medium)
2 large onions, quartered
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup canola oil
3 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley and sage

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Peel and cut sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips into 1-1/2-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Add onions and garlic cloves; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Divide mixture between 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast 40-50 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Transfer vegetables to a Dutch oven. Add broth, milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through. Sprinkle servings with minced herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PRETTY AUTUMN SOUP

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Carrots, squash and sweet potato combine to make a healthy and colorful soup, which I especially enjoy during the fall. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
3 medium carrots, sliced
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
3 cups fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

Place the squash, sweet potato and carrots in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 12-16 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; add juice concentrate. Cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a large saucepan; stir in the milk, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through (do not boil). Top each serving with 1-1/2 teaspoons sour cream, 1 teaspoon chives and 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RUSTIC FALL VEGETABLE SOUP

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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium winter squash, peeled and diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
1/2 cup orzo
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the butter or oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until fragrant and translucent. Add the garlic and saute until golden brown.
Add the winter squash, zucchini, sweet potato, orzo, canned tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, and broth. Simmer until the vegetables are soft and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Season the soup with salt, and black pepper, to taste. Serve with sliced crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 8 milligrams, Sodium 483 milligrams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 7 grams