Description
Warm, cozy, and wonderfully creamy—this Creamy Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights, quick lunches, or easy weeknight dinners. Packed with hearty potatoes, sweet carrots, crisp broccoli, and tender peas, it’s a healthy and satisfying meal the whole family will love. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a healthy snack, or quick meal prep recipes, this creamy vegetable soup fits right in. It’s naturally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free or vegan!
Ingredients
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 potatoes, diced
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup corn kernels
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream or milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash, peel, and chop all your vegetables into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. In a large pot, melt butter or heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Sprinkle flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.
4. Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while stirring. Add carrots and potatoes and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
5. Add broccoli, peas, and corn. Continue to simmer for another 8–10 minutes, until all veggies are tender.
6. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream or milk. Warm gently without boiling. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
7. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Chop your vegetables evenly to ensure they all cook at the same rate.
To make this soup vegan, use plant-based milk and oil instead of butter and cream.
Don’t rush the roux—cooking the flour properly is key to achieving the right texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg