Hearty Stovetop Root Vegetable Soup with ForestFoods Root Nourish Blend Stock Powder
- ForestFoods
- Jun 13
- 3 min read
Yields: 6–8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
About the Recipe
This soup is a celebration of real ingredients and practical nourishment. Built on a base of slow-cooked root vegetables - beetroot, carrot, potato, and leek - it gains depth and complexity from ForestFoods' Root Nourish Blend, a clean-label vegetable stock powder. The blend, made from dehydrated beetroot, carrots, leeks, celery, and thyme, adds layers of earthy umami without any additives. It's entirely plant-based, high in antioxidants and dietary fiber, and free from preservatives or artificial flavoring. This recipe is not only warming and satisfying but also supports better nutrition and gut health by emphasizing whole foods and natural ingredients. It’s a hearty meal that works for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone seeking to eat closer to the source.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large ForestFoods leek (white and tender green parts), sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 ForestFoods rainbow carrots, chopped
1 medium ForestFoods beetroot, peeled and cubed
2 ForestFoods potatoes, cubed
4 cups (1 L) water
2 tsp ForestFoods Root Nourish Blend (adjust to taste)
1 tsp fresh (or ½ tsp dried) thyme leaves
Salt & black pepper, to taste
OPTIONAL: a handful of chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add leek and celery; sauté ~5 min until soft.
Stir in carrots and beetroot; cook ~3 min until lightly golden.
Add potatoes, water (or broth), Root Nourish Blend, and thyme; bring to boil.
Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 25–30 min until vegetables are tender.
Season with salt and pepper. Optionally, blend half the soup for creaminess, keeping texture.
Serve hot, topped with parsley.
Why This Recipe Works:
This soup captures the natural sweetness and depth of seasonal root vegetables like beetroot, carrots, and leeks, simmered gently for a nourishing, fiber-rich meal. The use of the Root Nourish Blend adds layers of umami and richness that fresh vegetables alone may not deliver in a short cooking time.
You may be concerned that the Nourish ingredients are somewhat similar to those in your main ingredients. However, this is intentional and not redundant. While the soup includes fresh beetroot, carrot, leek, and other root vegetables, the ForestFoods Root Nourish Blend serves a distinct and complementary purpose. It acts as a concentrated flavor enhancer and nutritional booster, made from slow-dehydrated vegetables and herbs to intensify umami and support gut health. Rather than duplicating the fresh ingredients, it deepens the flavor profile, enriches the broth, and delivers a level of complexity that fresh vegetables alone may not achieve in a short cooking time. This layered approach mirrors the way chefs use both fresh garlic and garlic powder to round out a dish. In this recipe, the Blend amplifies the core ingredients without overpowering or repeating them, ensuring a more balanced, nourishing, and satisfying meal.
The result is a deeply flavorful and restorative soup that’s easy to prepare, naturally nutritious, and aligned with zero-waste, whole-vegetable cooking.
Perfect Pairings
Enjoy this wholesome soup with a slice of wholegrain sourdough bread and a crisp side salad - perhaps the Rocket Salad Mix sprinkled with cherry tomatoes and a light olive oil–lemon dressing. For beverages, try the ForestFoods Rhubarb & Lemon Cordial for a refreshing contrast, also featured in our vegbox range. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly cracked pepper to complete a meal that’s nurturing, rustic, and delightful.
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