Creamy Vegetable Soup
A delicious and comforting creamy vegetable soup that warms the soul, perfect for any season and easily adaptable with your favorite veggies.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Heart-healthy and enhances flavor.
- 1 cup onion, chopped Use sweet yellow onion for best flavor.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Essential for depth in flavor.
Vegetable Ingredients
- 3 medium carrots, chopped Colorful heirloom carrots are a great choice.
- 2 stalks celery, chopped Adds refreshing brightness.
- 2 cups broccoli florets Nutritious and vibrant green.
- 2 cups zucchini, diced Sneaky addition for creaminess.
Liquid Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth Store-bought or homemade.
- 1 cup heavy cream For a creamy consistency.
Seasoning
- to taste salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
- to taste pepper Basic seasoning.
- fresh herbs thyme or parsley, for garnish Adds freshness and flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped carrots and celery; sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and diced zucchini; sauté for 5 more minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
This soup can be customized with any vegetables you have on hand. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for future meals.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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