Vegan Kabocha and Leek Soup with Winter Vegetables
Vegan Kabocha and Leek Soup with Winter Vegetables blends roasted Japanese squash with sweet leeks, onion, carrots, and potatoes for a naturally creamy, comforting bowl. The kabocha’s gentle sweetness balances savory alliums and peppery warmth, making it perfect for chilly evenings or a cozy starter at a fall or winter dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegan Kabocha and Leek Soup with Winter Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash, cut-side up, on a baking sheet.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender, 30 to 40 minutes; let it cool slightly. Remove the skin from the squash and chop the flesh.
- 3
Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and the white parts of the leek until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Stir the water, green parts of leeks, potatoes, baked squash, and carrots into the onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring every 10 minutes and adding more water as needed, until the vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
- 5
Pour the vegetable stock into the vegetable mixture; season with garlic salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium and cook until boiling, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 167.0 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.04 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 28.4 g 10%
- Total Fat 5.25 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.37 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 341.74 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 5.16 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 9.21 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 74.3 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 676.72 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 10.17 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Vegan Kabocha and Leek Soup with Winter Vegetables is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Cut Leeks, and Garlic Salt. Each serving provides about 167.0 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vegan Kabocha and Leek Soup with Winter Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Cut Leeks, Garlic Salt, Russet Potato. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vegan Kabocha and Leek Soup with Winter Vegetables?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 167.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vegan Kabocha and Leek Soup with Winter Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Vegan Kabocha and Leek Soup with Winter Vegetables healthy?
- Vegan Kabocha and Leek Soup with Winter Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 167.0 calories and 3.04 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 341.74 mg (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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