Creamy Vegetable Soup

5 from 1 vote

Creamy Vegetable Soup is a hearty, savory, and filling meal in a bowl. The recipe is easy to make and packed with flavors from carrots, onion, garlic, potatoes, broccoli, and seasonings in a creamy broth. Serve with croutons or toasted sourdough for the most comforting meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Author: Rena

Equipment

Dutch Oven or Soup Pot

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 large carrots diced
4 celery sticks diced
1 large yellow onion diced
3-4 cloves garlic pressed
3 medium gold potatoes chopped into small bite-sized pieces
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried dill
3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
1 1/2 cup broccoli florets 1 medium broccoli head
4 tbsp cornstarch
3 cups milk of choice
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Fresh parsley or thyme to serve with

Instructions

Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Sauté the carrots, celery, onion and garlic for 6-8 minutes. Add in the potatoes, dried thyme, dill and stock. Bring the soup to a boil and once bubbling reduce to a simmer.
Cook over low heat for 20 minutes, or until the veggies are tender.
Meanwhile, in a small jug whisk the cornstarch with 1/2 cup of milk until smooth and no visible lumps. Add this mixture to the milk you have reserved for the soup.
Once the potatoes are tender, add the broccoli, milk-cornstarch mixture and a good sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Continue to cook the soup over low heat for 12-15 minutes, or until creamy. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme and serve warm.

Notes

*Each serving is approximately 1 1/4 cups.

Storage recommendations

Storing leftovers: Let the soup cool completely and place any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To serve again, reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
To freeze: Allow it to cool completely and place it in freezer-safe containers in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. To reheat, thaw the soup completely before reheating it in the microwave or on the stovetop. Due to the dairy, the texture may be a bit grainy when thawed.

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