Winter Warming Vegetable Soup
A hearty, comforting vegetable soup enriched with beef stock, tender meats, and seasonal vegetables, perfect for warming up on cold winter days.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place shin bones in a large soup pot filled 3/4 with water.
- Add 2 carrots, 2 parsnips, 2 celery stalks, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours. Remove shin bones and vegetables from the stock.
- Add sliced carrots, parsnips, celery, tomatoes, and bay leaf to the stock and simmer until vegetables are cooked, about 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves. Break meat off the shin bones and add to the soup.
- Add other assorted vegetables such as corn, peas, green beans, broccoli, zucchini as desired.
- Add soup macaroni and continue to simmer until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, preferably with crusty Italian or French bread.
Tips & Substitutions
For added depth, consider roasting the vegetables before adding them to the soup. You can substitute beef shin bones with any meaty bone or even use a mix of chicken or vegetable stock for a lighter version. To enhance the flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce during cooking. For a spicier kick, include a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this hearty soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese for an extra flavor boost. It pairs beautifully with crusty Italian or French bread, making it an excellent choice for a cozy dinner. Consider serving a simple side salad to add some freshness to the meal.
Storage & Reheating
Allow the soup to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply warm it on the stovetop over low heat until heated through, adding a splash of water or broth if it’s too thick.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Winter Warming Vegetable Soup contains roughly 111 calories, with 5g protein, 20g carbohydrates, and 4g fat. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber (54% of the Daily Value), iron (36% of the Daily Value), and vitamin A (22% of the Daily Value), and a good source of calcium and vitamin C. It also contributes 15g of dietary fiber toward your daily target.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make this soup thicker?
To thicken the soup, you can blend a portion of it and return it to the pot. Alternatively, add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water and stir it in while simmering until it reaches your desired consistency.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).