Cream of the Crop

Discover comfort in a bowl with "Cream of the Crop," a velvety vegetable soup that truly lives up to its name. This hearty, homemade recipe features a medley of garden-fresh produce—golden corn, tender zucchini, creamy potatoes, and aromatic carrots and celery—blended to silky perfection. Enhanced with a touch of heavy cream and seasoned with fresh thyme, this soup is both wholesome and indulgent. With just 20 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking time, it’s a quick, one-pot dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Garnished with fresh parsley and paired with crusty bread, this creamy vegetable soup is a nourishing, crowd-pleasing option for cozy dinners or an elegant starter.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 0 crusty bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the butter until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, zucchini, and corn to the pot. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the butter.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until all the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 5

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender and blend in batches.

Step 6

Return the pureed soup to the pot (if using a countertop blender) and stir in the heavy cream, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Simmer the soup for 5 more minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2597.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2467.8

Total Fat 140.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 371.6mg	0%
Sodium 5470.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.1g
Protein 41.8g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 399.2mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 5992.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.3%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 41.9%