Description
This Creamy Vegetable Soup is a comforting and healthy blend of cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and corn simmered with aromatic herbs and blended into a smooth, velvety texture. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup is easy to make using simple ingredients and nourishing vegetable broth.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 small onion)
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (1 large cauliflower)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup frozen corn
Liquids
- 10 cups vegetable broth
Spices and Seasonings
- ½ tablespoon dried garlic
- ½ tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a 6-quart Dutch oven or large pot, place all the chopped vegetables along with the vegetable broth to prepare the base of the soup.
- Add Spices: Add the dried garlic, parsley, thyme, Italian seasoning, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the broth and vegetables.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low so the soup simmers. Cover the pot partially with a lid to allow steam to escape and help the liquid reduce slightly. Let it cook for 45 to 60 minutes or until all the vegetables become tender and soft.
- Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup directly in the pot until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Make sure all vegetable chunks are fully pureed.
- Adjust Consistency: If the soup is too thick after blending, add additional liquid such as water, milk, or extra vegetable or chicken broth gradually, stirring until you achieve your preferred texture.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for better flavor and texture, but frozen can be substituted where indicated.
- Partial lid covering allows some evaporation which concentrates flavors without losing too much moisture.
- Adjust seasoning at the end if needed, adding salt or more pepper to taste.
- This soup freezes well, store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or coconut milk after blending.
