Homemade Irish Vegetable Soup

How to Make Homemade Irish Vegetable Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots
• 2 medium leeks
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 medium potatoes
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by washing and peeling the carrots, potatoes, and garlic. Chop the carrots and potatoes into small cubes, and slice the leeks and celery thinly.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped leeks, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add the diced carrots and potatoes to the pot. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in 4 cups of vegetable stock. Add 1 teaspoon of thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

6. 6

   Remove the pot from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley for freshness.

7. 7

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth, or leave it chunky if preferred. Adjust seasoning to taste.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.