Description
Indulge in a bowl of comforting Creamy Vegetable Soup, a wholesome blend of fresh vegetables in a velvety smooth base. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy night in or as a starter for a special meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Add carrots, celery, potato, and zucchini, stir to combine.
- Cook Soup: Pour in broth, add thyme, bring to a boil, then simmer until veggies are tender.
- Puree: Use immersion blender to puree soup until smooth.
- Finish: Stir in milk/cream, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut milk or plant-based milk.
- Experiment with additional veggies like cauliflower or peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg