Creamy Vegetable Soup (Print Version)

Velvety blend of mixed vegetables and cream for a warming, nourishing bowl suited to cool evenings.

# 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, cut into 1-inch pieces
09 - 1 cup frozen or fresh peas

→ Broth & Seasonings

10 - 4 cups vegetable broth
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
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
02 - Add sliced carrots, celery, and diced potato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
03 - Stir in diced zucchini, green beans, and peas. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and add dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until vegetables are fully tender.
06 - Remove bay leaf. Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, or to desired consistency.
07 - Stir in the heavy cream and heat gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This soup comes together effortlessly and will save the night when you crave something both hearty and gentle
  • I promised myself to make it again after seeing how every spoonful vanished without a word at our table
02 -
  • If you skip sautéing the onion and garlic, the soup never gets that sweet base flavor—learned that one the hard way
  • Letting the soup cool for a moment before blending keeps hot splatters off the walls (and you)
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  • If you have the time, roast the vegetables before adding—they add a whole new depth to the soup
  • A tiny pinch of nutmeg right at the end brings out sweetness and warmth

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