Description
A heartwarming and soul-soothing Creamy Vegetable Soup packed with nutritious vegetables and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme, basil, or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter or use olive oil. Add onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant—about 3-4 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Toss in the chopped carrots, potatoes, celery, and broccoli. Stir for 5-7 minutes until they soften.
- Incorporate broth: Pour in the broth, covering the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend and cream: Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Stir in cream, adjusting for richness.
- Season thoughtfully: Taste and season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten flavors.
- Serve hot: Ladle into bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs and optionally cheese.
Notes
Feel free to personalize with your favorite spices or additional veggies. This soup can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy vegetable soup, healthy soup, comforting soup, easy soup recipe