Description
This Creamy Vegetable Soup is a comforting and wholesome recipe packed with a variety of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection and blended into a smooth, velvety texture. Featuring cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and corn combined with aromatic dried herbs, this nourishing soup is perfect for a light lunch or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 small onion)
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (1 large cauliflower)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup frozen corn
Liquids
- 10 cups vegetable broth
Spices and Seasonings
- ½ tablespoon dried garlic
- ½ tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a 6-quart Dutch oven or large pot, place all the chopped vegetables including the onion, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and frozen corn along with the vegetable broth.
- Add Spices: Add the dried garlic, parsley, thyme, Italian seasoning, and black pepper to the pot, then stir everything together until well combined.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot partially with a lid, allowing some steam to escape, and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until all the vegetables are very soft and tender.
- Blend the Soup: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend the soup until it is completely smooth and creamy. Take care to blend evenly for the best texture.
- Adjust Consistency: If the soup is too thick for your liking, gradually add a little more liquid such as water, milk, or additional vegetable or chicken broth to reach your desired consistency. Stir well after each addition.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you may use vegetable broth made from scratch or low-sodium broth for lower salt content.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half the soup and leave the rest with vegetable pieces.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Add fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme as garnish before serving for added color and aroma.
- For a vegan option, use only vegetable broth and plant-based milk if thinning the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
