Description
A delightful celebration of seasonal ingredients, this creamy vegetable soup offers multilayered flavor and warmth for chilly days.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, corn, green beans)
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or basil) for garnish
- Bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add mixed vegetables and dried thyme; reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs, alongside warm bread.
Notes
For extra creaminess, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a thicker texture without losing all of the vegetable goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg