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Comforting One-Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup

Warm up with this simple and satisfying one-pot creamy vegetable soup. Packed with nutritious vegetables and a rich, velvety broth, it's perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots diced
  • 2 Celery stalks diced
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced
Soup Components
  • 2 medium Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Milk or half-and-half/cream
  • 1 cup Frozen corn
  • 1 cup Frozen peas
Seasoning & Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Ladle

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot, then sauté chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in diced potatoes and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Pour in the milk (or cream), then add frozen corn and peas, heating through gently.
  6. Season the soup generously with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand. For extra creaminess, use heavy cream instead of milk. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.