Description
A warm embrace on a chilly evening, this creamy vegetable soup is packed with nutrients and made in just one pot. Perfect for family gatherings and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 potato, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., green beans, peas, corn)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, basil) for garnish
- Bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chopped carrots, celery, and diced potato to the pot. Stir everything together, letting the vegetables start to soften for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the veggies are tender, roughly 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and the mixed vegetables. Season your soup with dried thyme, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Allow it to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until everything is heated through and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve your soup hot, garnishing with fresh herbs and enjoy alongside a crusty piece of bread.
Notes
Feel free to swap in any leftover vegetables you have on hand. This recipe can be doubled for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg