Description
Looking for the best creamy vegetable soup ideas? This recipe is quick easy and simple while still delivering rich comforting flavor. It works as a healthy option for lunch or dinner and is perfect for family meals meal prep cozy nights and casual gatherings. Made with basic vegetables and a creamy base it is beginner friendly satisfying and reliable with consistent results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 potatoes diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft.
- Add carrots and potatoes and cook for several minutes.
- Stir in garlic then sprinkle flour and mix well.
- Slowly pour in vegetable broth while stirring.
- Simmer until vegetables are tender and soup thickens.
- Add broccoli and milk and cook gently.
- Stir in cheese until melted then season and serve.
Notes
- Blend part of the soup for a smoother texture.
- Add milk gradually to control thickness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg