Vegetarian Pumpkin Sage Vegetable Soup
 
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Fall doesn't always have to be about chili! Amp up the cozy fall flavor with this Vegetarian Pumpkin Sage Vegetable Soup; hearty and healthy!
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Recipe type: Soups
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 1" pieces
  • 1½ cups diced potatoes (about 2 medium)
  • 1½ cups diced celery, including leaves (about 3 ribs)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • salt for seasoning while sauteing
  • pepper for seasoning while sauteing
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes (15 oz.)
  • 1 can pure pumpkin (15 oz.)
  • 1 qt. vegetable stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1-1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1½ teaspoons finely chopped sage leaves, or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1½ teaspoons finely chopped oregano leaves, or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, or 1½ teaspoons dried
  • additional salt to taste (about 1-1½ teaspoons)
  • additional pepper to taste (about ¼-1/2 teaspoon)
Directions
  1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a drop of water sizzles, add diced onions and bell peppers. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 5 mins until onions are tender. Add carrots, green beans, potatoes, celery, and garlic. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add white wine and cook until reduced, about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
  2. Add canned tomatoes, canned pumpkin, vegetable stock, water, bay leaves, pumpkin pie spice, red chili flakes (optional), and herbs (if using dried herbs). Stir to combine. Bring to a low boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until veggies are tender, adding fresh herbs the last 5 mins of cooking.
  3. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Add extra sage if preferred. Serve warm with desired toppings: sour cream, shredded pepper jack cheese, croutons, diced avocados, etc.
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakes.com/vegetarian-pumpkin-sage-vegetable-soup/