Description
A warm and comforting bowl of creamy vegetable soup, perfect for chilly days and family gatherings.
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
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté these until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and add the assorted chopped vegetables. Let it simmer until all the veggies are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Cook until the cheese melts and the soup becomes creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: vegetable soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, vegetarian soup