Description
Creamy Vegetable Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, perfect for any meal. This recipe uses fresh vegetables, rich cream, and herbs for a delightful flavor. It’s easy to make and customizable for seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for one minute more.
- Stir in diced carrots and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add zucchini, green beans, broccoli, and cauliflower. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. For a chunkier texture, blend only half.
- Return the pot to low heat, stir in heavy cream or coconut milk, dried thyme, and dried basil. Mix well.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Heat through for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best taste and nutrition.
- Adjust consistency by blending more vegetables for a thicker soup or adding extra broth/cream for a thinner one.
- Experiment with spices like cayenne pepper or paprika for added heat.
- Garnish creatively with a swirl of cream or a sprinkle of cheese.
- Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or plant-based cream for a vegan option.
- Frozen vegetables can be used; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes or diced chili peppers for a spicier soup.
- Make ahead; flavors meld beautifully when prepared in advance.
- This soup is naturally gluten-free; ensure vegetable broth is certified gluten-free if necessary.
- Add cooked grains like rice, quinoa, or barley to make the soup more filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: N/A