Cream of Vegetable Soup
Cream of Vegetable Soup is a velvety smooth, comforting soup made from a blend of fresh vegetables and cream. Perfect for warming up on chilly days and easy to customize with your favorite veggies.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- 3. Add broccoli and cauliflower; cook for 5 minutes.
- 4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- 5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 6. Use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth.
- 7. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- 8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for cream.
- Add garlic or herbs like thyme for extra flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread or croutons.
- Soup reheats well for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cream of vegetable soup, smooth vegetable soup, comforting soup, easy soup recipe