Description
Indulge in a bowl of Creamy Vegetable Soup, a delightful dish that brings together a medley of colorful vegetables and creamy Cheddar cheese. This soup is not only comfort food at its finest but also a nutritious option for any meal. Perfect for cozy family dinners or as a warming treat on chilly evenings, this Creamy Vegetable Soup is rich in flavors and textures that will embrace your senses. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, you can prepare this comforting soup in just over 50 minutes. Enjoy it as a starter or main dish paired with crusty bread for an added touch of warmth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups mirepoix (or diced carrots, celery, and onion)
- 1½ pounds baby gold or red potatoes
- 3 cups chicken stock (or vegetable broth)
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the mirepoix for 5–7 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in diced potatoes along with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until potatoes are crisp-tender.
- Add thawed broccoli florets and corn to the pot; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until tender.
- In a medium saucepan, melt remaining butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually pour in milk while whisking until smooth; cook until thickened. Stir in heavy cream before removing from heat.
- Combine the cream mixture into the vegetable soup pot and stir well. Gradually add shredded Cheddar cheese until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving warm garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg