Duck Soup Cook with Book Activity

Duck Soup Inspired Vegetable Soup (Large Group Recipe)

This hearty vegetable soup is packed with potatoes, peas, carrots, tomatoes, and cheese. The playful ingredient names make it especially fun for kids.

Ingredients

• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 shallots ("eyeballs")
• 24 small new potatoes ("heads")
• 2 bay leaves ("feathers")
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound frozen peas
• 1 eggplant, cut into small wedges ("beaks")
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 large carrots, sliced into coins ("feet")
• 3 tablespoons chives
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 2 basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
• 1 stick butter
• 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese

Directions

1. Wash and prepare all vegetables.
2. Place 4 quarts water in a large soup pot and bring to a boil.
3. Add potatoes and shallots. Reduce heat and simmer.
4. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet and sauté the red onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
5. Add the sautéed onion mixture to the soup pot.
6. Add the tomatoes, broth, peas, eggplant, green onions, bell pepper, carrots, herbs, seasonings, olive oil, and butter.
7. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
8. Stir in the shredded smoked Gouda cheese a little at a time until melted.
9. Serve warm.