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One-Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup

A hearty, nutritious soup packed with seasonal vegetables in a creamy base, perfect for comfort food cravings and easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
Main Vegetables
  • 4 medium potatoes cubed
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
Liquid and Seasonings
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Immersion blender (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add carrots and celery, cook 5 minutes until vegetables start to develop light golden color.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  4. Add cubed potatoes, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Add broccoli florets and cook 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  7. Stir in green peas and cook 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  8. Remove bay leaf and slowly stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Optional: Use immersion blender to partially blend soup for creamy texture while leaving some chunks.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

For vegan version, use coconut milk instead of cream. Soup can be stored refrigerated for 5 days or frozen for 3 months. Add extra broth when reheating if needed.