Hi Dad Soup
Hi Dad Soup: A Heartwarming Recipe for Family & Comfort
Is there anything more comforting than a warm bowl of soup, especially one made with love? This Hi Dad Soup is a family favorite, packed with hearty vegetables and a touch of nostalgia. It’s the perfect dish to share on a chilly evening or when someone needs a little extra TLC. The name? Well, it originated from a request from my dad for a simple, flavorful soup – and it stuck!
This isn’t just any soup; it’s a celebration of simple ingredients transformed into something truly special. Roasting the carrots, turnips, and leeks brings out their natural sweetness, creating a depth of flavor that simmered soups often miss. The kale adds a lovely texture and nutritional boost, while the alphabet noodles… well, they just make it fun!
What makes this soup special?
- Roasted Vegetables: Roasting intensifies the flavor of the vegetables, creating a richer, more complex broth.
- Hearty & Healthy: Packed with vitamins and nutrients from the kale, carrots, and turnips.
- Family-Friendly: The alphabet noodles add a playful touch that kids (and adults!) will love.
- Easy to Make: Despite the depth of flavor, this soup is surprisingly simple to prepare.
Tips for the Best Hi Dad Soup:
- Don’t skip the roasting step! It truly makes a difference in the flavor.
- Adjust the seasonings to your liking. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Use a good quality vegetable stock. This will form the base of your flavorful broth.
- For a creamier soup, you can blend a portion of the soup before adding the noodles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use different vegetables?
A: Absolutely! Feel free to substitute other root vegetables like parsnips or sweet potatoes. You could also add celery or potatoes.
Q: Can I make this soup vegetarian/vegan?
A: Yes! This recipe is naturally vegetarian. To make it vegan, ensure your vegetable stock is vegan-friendly.
Q: Can I freeze this soup?
A: Yes, this soup freezes well. Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers. It’s best to freeze it before adding the noodles, as they can become mushy when thawed.
Q: What kind of noodles can I use?
A: While alphabet noodles are fun, you can use any small pasta shape like ditalini or orzo.
Q: How long does this soup take to make?
A: The total time is about 50 minutes, with 20 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cook time. The roasting time is the longest part, but it’s mostly hands-off!
We hope you enjoy this heartwarming Hi Dad Soup as much as our family does! It’s a recipe that’s sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Hi Dad Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots cut into quarters
- 1 lb turnips quartered
- 1 large leek cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cups vegetable stock
- 4-5 cups kale chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf
- 1/4 cup alphabet noodles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel and cut carrots into quarters.
- Cut top and bottoms off of turnips and quarter.
- Cut greens and bottoms off of leek and cut in half lengthwise.
- Place carrots, turnips, and leek on lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 40 minutes, turning at the 20 minute mark.
- Remove from oven and chop carrots and turnips into bite sized pieces, set aside.
- Mince leeks.
- In a soup pot combine stock, kale, parsley, leeks, garlic powder, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add carrots turnips, and noodles.
- Turn heat to medium and cook until pasta is done.
- Serve.
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