Creamy Vegetable Soup (Printable)

Velvety blend of potatoes, zucchini, green beans and peas finished with cream and herbs for a warming bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
07 - 1 zucchini, diced
08 - 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
09 - 1 cup frozen or fresh peas

→ Broth & Seasonings

10 - 4 cups vegetable broth
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
13 - 1 bay leaf
14 - Salt, to taste
15 - Black pepper, to taste

→ To Finish

16 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Add sliced carrots, celery, and diced potato. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
03 - Add diced zucchini, green beans, and peas. Continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth, then add dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until all vegetables are thoroughly tender.
06 - Discard bay leaf. Utilize an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or blend partially for a chunkier texture as preferred.
07 - Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk and heat gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This is the kind of soup that transforms random fridge vegetables into something truly comforting.
  • It's velvety, nourishing, and endlessly adaptable to what you have or crave.
02 -
  • Don’t rush softening the roots—undercooked potato spoils the creamy texture.
  • Blending too hot can send soup splattering everywhere; let it cool slightly before pureeing if you're cautious.
03 -
  • A squeeze of lemon right before serving brightens everything up.
  • Using a high-quality broth truly takes the flavor to another level.

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