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When you think about Thanksgiving, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it family? For me it is. I think about family. Specifically, my mother. She was born on Thanksgiving (the story is that my grandmother wasn’t sure if she was in labor or had indigestion from too much turkey!) so every year, Thanksgiving means it’s my mother’s birthday celebration.
When I was tasked with putting together a delicious new dish for Thanksgiving, I thought of making a dish my mom would – and could – enjoy. In the last few years, she’s been eating healthy and losing weight, and I wanted to create something that would incorporate all of the flavors of Thanksgiving into a delicious and flavorful dish that just happens to be healthy. Could it be done?
Enter Whole Foods Market and their glorious produce department. Beautiful organic fruits and vegetables, fresh and delicious, all arranged in colorful towers. I grabbed a whole bunch of vegetables and came up with this soup. It’s got all of the flavors and ingredients of Thanksgiving. It’s fall and winter comfort in a bowl. And it’s healthy…for my mom. And for you.
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 boxes (8-10 ounces) button mushrooms, diced
- 2 onions, peeled and diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 6 stalks celery, diced
- 1½ Tablespoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon sage
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups Imagine Chicken, No-Chicken, or Vegetable Broth
- 4 cups water
- Terra Sweet Potato Chips, to garnish
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over a medium flame.
- Add the diced onions and sauté them for five minutes. Add the remaining vegetables and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, until fragrant and soft.
- Add the salt, parsley, sage, black pepper, broth and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce flame and simmer for about an hour, until liquid has thickened and vegetables are soft.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy.
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Thanks for stopping by friends! I hope you will try this soup – either for thanksgiving, or anytime! I know you are going to love it! -Miriam — PS – Want more ideas for your Thanksgiving menu – and a chance to win one of TEN $50 gift cards to Whole Foods? Make sure to join the Thanksgiving Twitter Party! Details here.
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Whole Foods Market as part of a Kitchen Play program. All opinions are always mine!
Wow! This looks incredible!! I think I’m gonna make it and serve it as dinner!! W a big salad and some garlic bread!
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The weather has just turned brisk here and this thick, vegetable filled soup looks like just the thing to get rid of a chill! The butternut squash and sweet potato are especially appealing. I am always looking for vegetarian soups that are hearty enough for a main dish. We will be trying this soon! Thanks, Miriam!
This looks delicious!! I love veggie-packed soups like this!
Another great looking recipe!!!!
I just finished making this soup and sat down with a bowl. I can honestly say that this is one of the best soups I’ve ever tasted- and I’m not normally a fan of squash or sweet potato. Thank you!
Looks delicious! And sounds like a great store. I hope to make it there one of these days.
I left off the salt and added 2 small diced zucchini. I also used water instead of stock and added bay leaves and 1/8 tsp of the following dried spices: thyme, oregano, marjoram and 1/4 tsp of dried mustard and garlic powder. It is delicious !! Thanks for the great recipe
I love the idea of lightening up Thanksgiving food! This looks absolutely delicious, I’ll bet your mom will love it too!
Yum! That looks delicious. It would make a fantastic fall dinner.
That looks so warm and inviting. I can see eating two bowls of this on Thanksgiving 🙂
I love your sweet potato chip garnish! And I could use this hearty vegetable soup because it’s colddd outside. Brr!
What a great soup for the fall. So hearty, colorful and good for the soul!
I made this a few days ago and LOVED it! A great seasonal soup.
My whole family loved this soup even the ones that dont normally go for vegetable soup.! Thanks!
How many servings does this recipe make?
I love the produce section at Whole Foods. So many wonderful things to inspire you! Lovely soup!
Is it safe to assume this is NOT a soup that will freeze well, due to the fact that the vegetables are left whole, not blended?
I make many soups. This is DELICIOUS. A total winner.
This soup was excellent!!!! really hit the spot and very filling!!!
what is •4 cups Imagine Chicken, No-Chicken, or Vegetable Broth, thanks
Does this soup freeze well?
yes!
how many people does this soup serve?
Fall is the perfect time to try this delicious looking soup. Thanks for the dinner inspiration.