Low Fat Creamy Vegetable Soup

Indulge in a bowl of comforting, Low Fat Creamy Vegetable Soup that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Brimming with vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, zucchini, and broccoli, this hearty soup is simmered in savory low-sodium vegetable broth and seasoned with aromatic thyme and basil. A touch of low-fat milk, thickened with cornstarch, creates a luscious creaminess without the added calories, making it a guilt-free choice for a cozy lunch or dinner. Ready in just 50 minutes, this quick and healthy soup is perfect for busy nights or meal prep, serving up wholesome goodness in every spoonful. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a satisfying way to eat your veggies while staying on track with your health goals.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 medium, sliced carrot
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 1 medium, chopped zucchini
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the sliced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the chopped zucchini and broccoli florets to the pot.

Step 5

Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and stir in the dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the low-fat milk with the cornstarch until smooth.

Step 8

Gradually stir the milk mixture into the soup, bringing the soup to a gentle simmer and cooking until it thickens slightly, about 5 more minutes.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Remove the soup from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2737.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	901.5

Total Fat 40.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 38.4mg	0%
Sodium 4473.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 59.3g
Protein 27.6g	0%

Vitamin D 201.6IU	0%
Calcium 1016.2mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 3223.8mg	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: 39.6%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 48.2%