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Easy Creamy Vegetable Soup

Easy Creamy Vegetable Soup for a Cozy Night In

This Easy Creamy Vegetable Soup is a quick, nourishing choice for cozy nights, made in one pot and packed with nutritious vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with butter or vegetable oil.
  • 1 large Onion Yellow or white onions preferred.
  • 2 medium Carrots Can substitute with parsnips.
  • 2 stalks Celery Can omit or replace with fennel.
For Creaminess
  • 2 medium Potatoes Can try sweet potatoes.
  • 1 cup Cream or Coconut Milk Opt for plant-based cream for vegan version.
For Flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before blending.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust as needed.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Omit for milder soup.
For the Broth
  • 6 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth Low-sodium versions recommended.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onions, chopped carrots, and sliced celery, along with a pinch of salt and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for 5–10 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in diced potatoes, minced garlic, bay leaves, and fresh thyme. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Pour in the broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in cream or coconut milk, and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper. Warm over low heat for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil just before serving.

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