Description
This Cozy Creamy Vegetable Soup is the perfect blend of hearty and nourishing. Loaded with tender potatoes, sweet peas, and corn in a velvety broth, this dish will warm you from the inside out. It’s quick to make, endlessly versatile, and family-approved. Whether you’re enjoying it as a weeknight dinner or meal-prepping for the week ahead, this soup will leave you satisfied and smiling.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 2 large carrots (sliced)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 Yukon Gold potatoes (diced (3–4 cups chopped))
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 quart 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas
- 1 ½ cups frozen corn
- 1 cup plant-based milk (or cow’s milk)
- Fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables : In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced celery, and carrots, sautéing for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Season and Add Potatoes : Add the salt, black pepper, diced potatoes, and dried thyme to the pot. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Add Garlic and Broth : Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the vegetable broth, stirring well to combine. Let the mixture simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes become fork-tender.
- Add Frozen Vegetables and Milk : Add the frozen peas and corn to the pot, stirring to combine. Pour in the plant-based milk (or cow’s milk) and stir. Let the soup heat through for another 5–7 minutes, but do not let it boil after adding the milk.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve : Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze soup without the milk for up to 3 months. Add the milk after reheating.
- Customizations: Add other vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or green beans for variety.
- Blending Option: For a creamier soup, blend half the mixture with an immersion blender before adding the milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American