Description
This Creamy Vegetable Soup recipe is an incredible ultimate dish. It’s a comforting and nutritious soup packed with fresh vegetables and a rich, creamy texture. Perfect for a quick lunch, cozy dinner, or a healthy option on a chilly day, this soup is easy to make and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 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 minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the diced carrots and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until they soften.
- Add the diced potato and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Mix in the zucchini and green beans, stirring to combine.
- Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until you reach your desired consistency. For a chunkier texture, blend only half.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through but do not boil.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and nutritional value.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more cream for a thicker soup or more broth for a lighter option.
- Add spices like paprika, cumin, or Italian herbs for extra flavor.
- Incorporate cooked beans, lentils, or shredded chicken for a heartier meal.
- This soup can be made vegan by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or plant-based cream.
- Ensure your vegetable broth is gluten-free if you require a gluten-free soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A