Description
This Creamy Vegetable Soup is a wholesome and comforting recipe loaded with fresh veggies in a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for cozy dinners, this hearty soup is both nourishing and satisfying without being heavy.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 potato, peeled and diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Add zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and potato. Stir to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and season with thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes more.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegan option, use coconut milk or cashew cream instead of heavy cream. Add spinach or kale at the end for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: creamy vegetable soup, healthy vegetable soup, cozy soup recipe, vegetarian comfort food