Witch’s Brew Soup
Our incredible Witch’s Brew Soup is a vibrant, flavorful concoction blending Halloween mystique with heartwarming comfort. Featuring mysterious "eyeballs" and "spiderwebs," this soup is perfect for festive, cozy nights or creative mealtime fun.
Equipment
- Large Stockpot or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 large zucchini chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- sour cream or Greek yogurt for “spiderwebs”
- black olives for “eyeballs”
- croutons
- fresh herbs
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large stockpot. Add chopped onion and cook 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant, avoiding burning.
- Build the Flavor Base: Pour in vegetable broth, add rinsed cannellini beans, undrained diced tomatoes, chopped carrots, and celery. Stir to combine.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in dried oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes until carrots and celery are tender.
- Add the Zucchini and Spinach: Add chopped zucchini and simmer 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Stir in fresh spinach handful by handful until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Finish with Freshness: Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Spooky Garnishes (Optional): Place halved black olives (cut side up) on dollops of sour cream or Greek yogurt for "eyeballs." Drizzle sour cream or yogurt in concentric circles and drag a toothpick outward to form "spiderwebs."
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle soup into bowls, add garnishes, serve immediately. Leftovers store well.
Notes
Get creative with garnishes — try mozzarella balls or deviled eggs as “eyeballs.” Add a splash of coconut milk or cream for richness. Enhance with fresh herbs like dill or chives.