Description
A comforting and rich vegetable soup that combines fresh veggies in a creamy base, perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the vegetable broth. Add the mixed vegetables, dried thyme, and dried basil. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: vegetable soup, creamy soup, one pot meal, healthy soup, comfort food