Creamy Vegetable Soup (Print-Friendly)

Velvety smooth soup with fresh vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth. Ready in under an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
05 - 2 stalks celery, chopped
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
07 - 1 small zucchini, chopped
08 - 1 cup broccoli florets
09 - 1 cup cauliflower florets

→ Broth & Dairy

10 - 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
11 - 1 cup whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
12 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream

→ Seasonings

13 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
17 - Pinch of nutmeg, optional

→ Garnish

18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
02 - Add chopped carrots, celery, and potato to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
03 - Stir in chopped zucchini, broccoli florets, and cauliflower florets. Cook for another 3 minutes.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
05 - Remove pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or transfer in batches to a standard blender for blending.
06 - Return the soup to low heat. Stir in milk and cream. Add dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, and optional nutmeg. Heat gently while stirring until warmed through without boiling.
07 - Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as desired for optimal flavor balance.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like comfort but actually nourishes you with real vegetables, no weird ingredients or shortcuts.
  • The whole thing comes together in under an hour, which means weeknight dinners stop feeling like a burden.
  • You can adapt it with whatever produce is hanging around your fridge, so it's never boring twice.
02 -
  • Don't let the soup boil after you add the cream, or it might break and turn grainy instead of silky.
  • Blending it smooth is what makes this soup feel luxurious, so don't skip that step even if you're tempted.
03 -
  • Chop all your vegetables before you start cooking, because once the pot is going, you won't have time to wrangle a cutting board.
  • If your soup ends up too thick, thin it with more broth or milk rather than water, which keeps the flavors intact.
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