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Creamy Vegetable Soup

A rich and comforting creamy vegetable soup packed with nutrients and flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium potato peeled and diced
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
Creamy Base
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Chop all the vegetables as specified in the ingredients list.
  2. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the carrots, celery, potato, and green beans to the pot. Stir well.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Blend and Finish
  1. Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, thyme, and basil. Heat gently for another 5 minutes.
  3. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream alternative.

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