Are you looking for a tasty, filling, and easy-to-make meal? This Creamy Vegetable Soup delivers rich comfort with wholesome ingredients and it’s ready in under 30 minutes! Whether you’re craving a cozy weeknight dinner or a healthy vegetable soup to support your wellness goals, this easy vegetable soup recipe is a must-try.
Packed with colorful vegetables, a touch of creaminess, and warming herbs, this homemade vegetable soup proves that nutritious meals don’t have to be bland or time consuming. Plus, it’s easily adaptable to dietary preferences make it dairy-free, vegan, or gluten free with just a few swaps!
Ingredients :
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 zucchini or yellow squash, diced (optional)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup chopped kale or spinach
½ cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or unsweetened plant-based cream (for dairy-free)
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Method :
Sauté the Aromatics
In a big saucepan, melt butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for three to four minutes, or until it is transparent. Add the garlic and heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add Vegetables & Seasonings
Toss in carrots, celery, and potato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Simmer in Broth
Add the veggie broth and heat it until it boils. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are fork-tender.
Blend (Optional)
For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup leaving some chunks for heartiness. Alternatively, leave it fully chunky.
Add Greens & Cream
Add the spinach or kale and simmer until wilted, two to three minutes. Reduce heat to low and gently stir in cream. Warm through (do not boil).
Serve & Enjoy!
Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.