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Veggie Soup with Greek Yogurt Recipe: Easy & Healthy
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Veggie Soup with Greek Yogurt Recipe: Easy & Healthy

This veggie soup is a delicious, comforting, and nourishing recipe that’s perfect for any season.

By Alexandras Home

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November 20, 2024

By Alexandras Home

Ingredients

  • 2.5

    liters water

  • 6

    carrots, peeled and cut

  • 4

    potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1

    large onion, roughly chopped

  • 1

    garlic clove, minced

  • 5

    tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1

    tbsp cow butter

  • 1

    tbsp sweet paprika

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • For Serving:

  • 1

    tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • Greek yogurt

  • Juice of half a lemon

  • Chopped parsley

  • Toasted bread

TOTAL TIME

1 hour

8 servings

 With its creamy texture and vibrant flavors, it’s a satisfying dish that combines wholesome ingredients with the richness of Greek yogurt for a unique twist. The Greek yogurt topping mixed with fresh lemon juice and olive oil brings a tangy, refreshing element that balances the soup’s richness. Garnishing with chopped parsley not only adds a burst of color but also a subtle, herby freshness. Pairing the soup with toasted bread creates a wholesome meal, perfect for dipping and soaking up every flavorful spoonful. For a truly Mediterranean touch, enjoy it with a glass of crisp white wine, making this a delightful dish to share with family or friends. This soup sits naturally alongside other hearty, vegetable-forward dishes — Frittelle di Patate e Cipolle makes a crispy, golden companion for the same kind of honest cooking. For something more substantial, Meatballs (Polpette al Sugo) by Nonna Rosetta brings rich tomato depth to the table. Stuffed Chicken Roll offers an impressive main for when the soup is the opener, and Mama's Chicken Cacciatore keeps that same soul-food spirit going. A glass of Gratsi Sparkling White brightens the whole bowl.

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Step 1: Cook the Vegetables

Cook the vegetables: In a large pot, boil the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic in the water until softened.

A woman in a kitchen holds a wooden tray with chopped potatoes and carrots. There are two glasses and a carafe of white wine on the counter in front of her. Shelves with dishes and utensils are in the background.

Step 2: Blend Until Smooth

Blend: Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.

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Step 3: Simmer and Season

Simmer and season: Add the olive oil, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer until the soup reaches the desired consistency, as shown in the video.

Step 4: Stir in the Butter

Add butter: Stir in the butter until melted, then remove the soup from the heat.

Step 5: Make the Yogurt Topping

Prepare the yogurt mix: Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl. Mix well.

A hand pours lemon juice from a glass measuring cup into a green bowl of thick white yogurt on a wooden surface, mixing with a gold spoon.

Step 6: Serve and Garnish

Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Add a spoonful of the yogurt mixture, garnish with parsley, and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 7: Pair and Enjoy

Pair: Serve with toasted bread and enjoy with a glass of Gratsi White. Kali orexi! 

A bowl of orange-colored soup garnished with cream and herbs sits on a wooden board, next to three slices of bread, a glass of white wine, and a glass carafe.

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