Description
This creamy vegetable soup recipe is a warm and comforting dish. It’s easy to make and packed with healthy vegetables, making it a delicious homemade creamy vegetable soup option. Enjoy this smooth vegetable soup as a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative for vegan creamy vegetable soup)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Optional: 1 cup cooked potatoes or other root vegetables for a thicker vegetable soup
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add salt, pepper, and thyme. If using, add cooked potatoes or other root vegetables.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (in batches if necessary) or use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in milk (or non-dairy alternative) and heat gently without boiling.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve your delicious creamy vegetable soup hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add your favorite seasonal vegetables to customize this creamy vegetable soup.
- This easy creamy vegetable soup is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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