This smoky grilled vegetable soup is a celebration of summer produce with a deep, charred flavor profile. By grilling the zucchini, squash, onions, and peppers before simmering them, you unlock a rich complexity that raw vegetables simply cannot match. The olive oil and fresh herbs create a luxurious mouthfeel, while the shiitake mushrooms add an earthy umami backbone. It’s perfect for cooling down a hot day or warming up a crisp evening. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste in a bowl, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Grilled Vegetable Soup
Description
This smoky grilled vegetable soup is a celebration of summer produce with a deep, charred flavor profile. By grilling the zucchini, squash, onions, and peppers before simmering them, you unlock a rich complexity that raw vegetables simply cannot match. The olive oil and fresh herbs create a luxurious mouthfeel, while the shiitake mushrooms add an earthy umami backbone. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for cooling down a hot day or warming up a crisp evening. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste in a bowl, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
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Cut the zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, and red pepper into uniform 1/2-inch slices or quarters.
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Remove stems from the shiitake mushrooms and clean them.
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In a large bowl, toss all vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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Grill the vegetables in batches, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 5-7 minutes per side.
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Remove vegetables from the grill and let them cool slightly.
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Once cool enough to handle, chop the grilled vegetables into a small, uniform dice.
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In a large pot, heat a soup base (vegetable broth) and add the diced grilled vegetables.
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Simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or fresh herbs as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 4.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.9g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 0.6g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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