Description
This One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup is a hearty and nutritious meal that’s easy to prepare with minimal cleanup. Packed with vibrant vegetables and a rich, creamy base, it’s a comforting dish perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in sliced carrots, celery, and chopped red bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add diced zucchini and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and pepper; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream (or coconut cream) until combined; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and corn; cook until spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on seasonality or preference.
- This soup can be made vegan by using coconut cream and ensuring the vegetable broth is vegan.
- Frozen vegetables can be used as a convenient alternative to fresh.
- For a smoother texture, an immersion blender can be used to purée part or all of the soup before adding the spinach and corn.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: N/A