Cream of Vegetable Soup

Cream of Vegetable Soup is a comforting, velvety dish packed with a medley of fresh vegetables and rich, creamy flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines sautéed onions, garlic, and a vibrant array of carrots, celery, zucchini, broccoli, and potato, all simmered in savory vegetable broth. Puréed until luxuriously smooth and finished with a touch of heavy cream, this hearty soup is the perfect balance of nutrition and indulgence. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it makes an ideal starter or a satisfying vegetarian main course. Ready in under an hour, this homemade soup is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or as an elegant addition to a dinner party menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced carrots, celery, potato, zucchini, and broccoli florets to the pot. Stir well to coat with the butter.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Return the pureed soup to the pot (if using a blender) and stir in the heavy cream.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and let the soup simmer on low heat for 5 more minutes.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2229.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1855.8

Total Fat 124.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 338.7mg	0%
Sodium 5221.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.5g	0%
Total Sugars 36.0g
Protein 30.6g	0%

Vitamin D 6.7IU	0%
Calcium 433.0mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 4491.6mg	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: 61.4%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 31.8%