Dairy-Free Creamy Vegetable Soup

Indulge in the velvety goodness of this Dairy-Free Creamy Vegetable Soup, a comforting and wholesome recipe that’s perfect for any season. Packed with nutritious ingredients like carrots, celery, zucchini, and potatoes, this soup gets its luscious texture from creamy coconut milk instead of dairy, making it ideal for those following vegan or lactose-free diets. Flavored with aromatic thyme, garlic, and a hint of black pepper, every spoonful is a blend of cozy earthiness and vibrant freshness. Ready in just 45 minutes, this quick and easy one-pot meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. Serve it steaming hot and garnish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Your search for a healthy, plant-based comfort food ends here!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 2 medium Potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the diced carrots, celery, potatoes, and zucchini to the pot. Stir well to combine with the onion and garlic.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and discard.

Step 8

Transfer the soup to a blender in batches, or use an immersion blender directly in the pot, and blend until smooth and creamy. Be cautious of hot steam during blending.

Step 9

Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the coconut milk.

Step 10

Heat the soup gently over low heat until warmed through.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 12

Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2279.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1186.9

Total Fat 38.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4922.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.7g	0%
Total Sugars 51.3g
Protein 29.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 426.3mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 5386.0mg	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: 28.2%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 62.2%