Description
A warm and comforting Creamy Vegetable Soup, perfect for gathering family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Add vegetables: Introduce your chopped veggies, tossing them in with the aromatic base. Stir for a few minutes.
- Incorporate broth: Pour in your vegetable broth, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and let the soup simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth or transfer to a regular blender.
- Finish with cream: Return the blended soup, add your cream or milk, and let heat through. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or a swirl of cream.
Notes
For a richer flavor, roast the vegetables before cooking. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy soup, vegetable soup, comfort food, gluten-free option, family recipe