Ultimate Creamy Vegetable Soup

A Timeless Comfort Food Favorite

Ingredients

Vegetables

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 1 cup potatoes, diced

• 1 cup cauliflower florets

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 cup corn or peas (optional)

Liquid Base

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 cup milk or cream (or half-and-half)

• 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)

Seasoning

• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp paprika

• Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Sauté the veggies

Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

2. Add potatoes & broth

Stir in potatoes and all seasonings.
Pour in vegetable broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–12 minutes.

3. Add cauliflower, broccoli & corn

Add remaining vegetables and simmer 8–10 more minutes until everything is tender.

4. Make it creamy

In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp flour with 3–4 tbsp of milk until smooth.
Pour into the soup.
Add the rest of the milk/cream.
Stir and continue simmering until thick and creamy (5–7 minutes).

5. Garnish & serve

Adjust seasoning, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

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Tips for the Best Creamy Vegetable Soup

• Add a handful of cheddar cheese for a cheesy version.

• Swap potatoes with sweet potatoes for more sweetness.

• Blend half the soup and add it back for extra creaminess.