As the weather cools down, it’s time to enjoy hearty, nourishing meals that keep you warm. This Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup is not only quick and healthy but also incredibly easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or whatever you have on hand. It’s a perfect go-to meal for the colder months and is a great way to use up leftover veggies in your crisper. Best of all, you can find many of the ingredients in bulk at Wasteless Pantry, helping you make a delicious meal while reducing waste.

Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

From Wasteless Pantry:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic granules or flakes
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 4 teaspoons chicken stock powder
• 1/2 cup couscous or elbow pasta
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

From your local grocer:

• 2 medium brown onions, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 medium potatoes, chopped
• 2 large parsnips (or substitute a handful of green beans), chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped

Instructions:

1. Sauté the Vegetables
   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 chopped onions, 3 chopped celery stalks, 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
2. Simmer the Soup
   Add the remaining chopped vegetables—3 potatoes, 2 parsnips (or green beans), and 2 carrots—along with 4 teaspoons of chicken stock powder and 1.5 liters of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add the Couscous or Pasta
   Stir in 1/2 cup couscous and 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes. Continue cooking, uncovered, for about 2 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. If you’re using elbow pasta instead of couscous, add the pasta after the vegetables have simmered for 5-10 minutes, as pasta takes longer to cook.
4. Serve and Enjoy
   This recipe serves 4, depending on appetites. If you like more broth in your soup, feel free to add additional chicken stock and water to your taste. Serve with crusty, stale bread for dunking, and enjoy the warming flavors.

This soup is incredibly versatile—swap in any hard vegetables you have on hand, like broccoli stalks, cauliflower, or cooked beans (such as navy, kidney, or chickpeas). You can also portion out any leftovers and freeze them for a ready-to-go meal in the future.

Why Buy Ingredients from Wasteless Pantry?

When you purchase ingredients from Wasteless Pantry, you’re choosing a more sustainable way to shop. Our bulk options allow you to buy only the quantities you need, helping to reduce food waste and unnecessary packaging. From olive oil to garlic granules and couscous, we offer high-quality, packaging-free ingredients that help you create delicious meals while reducing your environmental impact. By shopping at Wasteless Pantry, you support a zero-waste lifestyle, making it easier to enjoy meals like this Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup without generating waste.