Description
A warm, comforting creamy vegetable soup that’s perfect for chilly days and brings the family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups assorted vegetables (such as zucchini, broccoli, and bell peppers), chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Sauté these vegetables for about 5 minutes until they soften and begin to release their aromas.
- Next, stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring everything to a boil, and then reduce the heat.
- Add the assorted chopped vegetables to the pot and let them simmer until tender, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Once the vegetables are tender, stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Cook everything together until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes creamy and delicious.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish your soup with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a lighter soup, reduce the amount of cream or use plant-based milk. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or frozen for 2 to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Creamy Vegetable Soup, Comfort Food, Cozy Meals, Easy Recipe, Family Dinner