Description
A comforting one-pot vegetable soup with a creamy texture and wholesome ingredients, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 cups chopped fresh vegetables (e.g., zucchini, spinach, green beans)
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme, parsley) for garnish
- Bread for serving (a crusty baguette or freshly baked rolls)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add onion and garlic, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add carrots and celery, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the fresh vegetables and simmer until tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the cream or coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and accompanied by bread.
Notes
For a creamier consistency, use an immersion blender to blend slightly after adding the cream. This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: soup, vegetable soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy recipe, one-pot meal
