Description
A warm and creamy vegetable soup that embodies love and warmth in every spoonful, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, green beans)
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme, parsley) for garnish
- Bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the vegetable broth and mixed vegetables to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes on low heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and paired with bread.
Notes
Prep vegetables ahead to save time. Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg