Creamy Garlic Parmesan Veggie (Print-Friendly)

A rich blend of fresh vegetables, creamy Parmesan, and garlic creating a warm, cheesy dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
08 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
09 - 1.5 cups small broccoli florets
10 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

→ Liquids & Dairy

11 - 4 cups vegetable broth
12 - 1.5 cups whole milk
13 - 1 cup heavy cream
14 - 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
15 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Seasonings & Thickener

16 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
17 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
18 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
19 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
20 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add carrots, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, corn, broccoli, and potatoes. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 2 minutes.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth, stirring well to combine and dissolve the flour. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
06 - Cover and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, or until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
07 - Stir in milk, heavy cream, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
08 - Reduce heat to low. Gradually add Parmesan and mozzarella, stirring constantly until melted and soup is creamy.
09 - Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10 - Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like pure comfort but comes together in under an hour, which means weeknight dinners actually feel special.
  • The cheese melts into the broth so naturally that every spoonful is creamy and rich without feeling heavy.
  • It's vegetarian but absolutely nobody will miss meat—the umami from Parmesan and roasted vegetables is that satisfying.
02 -
  • If you add the cheese too quickly or over high heat, it can separate and become grainy instead of creamy—low heat and constant stirring are not optional steps.
  • Taste before you finish cooking and adjust seasonings as you go, because once everything is combined, it's harder to tell if you need more salt or pepper.
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables roughly the same size so they cook evenly and the soup looks intentional instead of chaotic.
  • Keep the heat low once the cream is in—high heat can cause the dairy to separate and make your soup look broken even though it tastes fine.
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