Creamy Vegetable Soup (Printer-Friendly)
Velvety mix of vegetables and cream, simmered until tender for a warm, comforting bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
07 - 1 zucchini, diced
08 - 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
09 - 1 cup frozen or fresh peas
→ Broth & Seasonings
10 - 4 cups vegetable broth (ensure gluten-free if required)
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
13 - 1 bay leaf
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ To Finish
15 - 1/2 cup heavy cream (substitute coconut milk for dairy-free option)
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced potato to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for 5 minutes to begin softening the vegetables.
03 - Stir in the diced zucchini, green beans, and peas. Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth. Introduce dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
05 - Lower the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until all vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove the bay leaf. Using an immersion or countertop blender, blend the soup until smooth or leave a few vegetable chunks as preferred.
07 - Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk and reheat gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
08 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- This soup is secretly the easiest way I've ever convinced picky eaters to love vegetables.
- It's endlessly adaptable for whatever fresh finds or leftovers you have on hand.
02 -
- Rushing the simmer means tough veggies and a flat taste; patience creates richness.
- Adding cream before blending can sometimes cause texture to break, so always swirl it in last for silkiness.
03 -
- Never skip tasting at the end—the right touch of salt can bring every flavor forward.
- Parboil potatoes separately if you want a chunkier texture without overcooking other vegetables.