Description
A heartwarming Creamy Vegetable Soup that combines fresh vegetables with a rich, velvety texture, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Fresh thyme, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: cooked pasta or rice
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Start by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in chopped carrots, bell peppers, and diced potatoes. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Add the vegetable broth to cover the veggies about an inch above and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, roughly 15-20 minutes.
- Blend it smooth: Use an immersion blender to purée the soup directly in the pot. If preferred, blend only half and leave some texture.
- Stir in cream: Mix in your heavy cream or coconut milk and stir until combined. Add fresh herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or croutons.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk. Use frozen vegetables if fresh ones aren’t available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: soup, creamy soup, vegetable soup, comfort food, healthy recipes