{"id":68747,"date":"2023-10-20T00:33:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T04:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enrilemoine.com\/?p=68747"},"modified":"2023-11-18T10:09:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T15:09:11","slug":"creamy-roasted-veggie-soup-with-bacon-bits-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enrilemoine.com\/en\/2023\/10\/20\/creamy-roasted-veggie-soup-with-bacon-bits-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Roasted Veggie Soup with Bacon Bits Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This Creamy Roasted Vegetable Soup with Bacon Bits and goat cheese pearls is everything you’d want from a fall-inspired recipe. The bright colors, rich flavors, and a hint of smoky bacon make it a delightful addition to your fall menu. But it’s so delicious you’ll want to have it all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This post shows you how to roast your veggies perfectly and create a creamy soup without vegetable broth or chicken stock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: As a member of the Amazon Affiliate Program and other affiliate programs, I receive compensation for products sold through the affiliate links in this post at no cost to the buyer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why you will love this recipe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll love this recipe because it celebrates fall produce. This soup is the fall season in a bowl, offering a colorful and tasty variation of my classic Venezuelan crema de auyama<\/em> <\/a>\u2014butternut squash soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But this is not just a mere bowl of vegetable soup. It’s a symphony of autumn’s best produce, roasted to perfection and blended into a luscious, creamy delight without heavy cream. Or sour cream.  Or butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since we usually need more calories this time of year, I garnished this soup with fresh goat cheese pearls and bacon bits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is comfort food at its best. The combination is perfect and is delicious for lunch with half a sandwich or a salad, and also as the first course at dinner time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of roasting vegetables?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The key to unlocking this soup’s deep flavors is roasting the vegetables in a baking dish or sheet pan \u2014no need for a slow cooker or an instant pot. Roasting accentuates their inherent sweetness and lends a caramelized depth that’s simply unmatched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I make my Creamy Roasted Veggie Soup?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The key to unveiling this soup’s deep flavors is roasting the vegetables. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown to guide you through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Preparation:<\/strong> Begin by prepping your vegetables. This means peeling the butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots and cutting them into sticks, slicing the turnips into wheels, deseeding and slicing the red bell pepper into strips, and peeling and slicing the garlic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Season<\/strong>: Once prepped, arrange all the veggies on a baking dish or baking tray <\/a>covered with parchment paper<\/a>. Drizzle them with olive oil<\/a> and season generously with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper. Remember, proper seasoning before roasting will ensure a flavorful result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Roast<\/strong>: Place the seasoned vegetables into a preheated oven at 350\u00b0F. Let them roast for about 20-25 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when tender and have taken on a light golden hue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Blend<\/strong>: Transfer the roasted vegetables into a pot and pour water \u2014there is no need for vegetable stock. Allow the mixture to come to a boil for about 5 minutes. Once boiled, use an immersion blender<\/a> to process the veggies until you achieve a smooth consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Simmer<\/strong>: Add a touch of rustic flavor by tossing two sprigs of fresh thyme. Let the soup simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes. This will not only integrate the thyme’s flavor but also help you achieve your desired soup thickness. Before serving, remember to remove the thyme sprigs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Garnish<\/strong>: As your soup simmers, crisp some bacon in a skillet. Once golden, drain the excess fat on a paper towel. When serving the soup, sprinkle these crispy bacon bits and add a handful of fresh goat cheese pearls for creaminess and contrast.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Helpful tips to roast veggies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n