Description
A cozy and creamy vegetable soup that feels fancy but is easy to make, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, spinach, etc.)
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add mixed vegetables and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover slightly.
- Let simmer for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk, seasoning with salt and pepper. Heat until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a vegan version, use coconut milk or another plant-based cream. This soup is forgiving and flexible with ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: soup, creamy, vegetables, comfort food, easy recipe