Creamy Vegetable Soup Bowl (Print Version)
Velvety blended vegetable soup served with toasted rustic bread. Comfort food that's ready in 45 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
→ Liquids
08 - 4 cups vegetable broth
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - Salt to taste
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Bread
14 - 4 thick slices rustic country bread
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery slices; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in diced potatoes, zucchini, and minced garlic; cook for 2 additional minutes until fragrant.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and add dried thyme, ground black pepper, and salt to taste. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are completely tender.
04 - Using an immersion blender, blend soup until smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until reaching desired consistency.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and chopped fresh parsley. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes without boiling. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Toast bread slices until golden brown and crisp using a toaster or grill pan.
07 - Ladle creamy soup into bowls. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve alongside warm toasted bread.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of blended vegetables creates a silky texture without using flour as a thickener, which means the natural flavors shine through beautifully.
- You can prepare this in just 45 minutes but it tastes like it simmered all day, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and impressive enough for guests.
02 -
- Never boil the soup after adding cream or it will separate, potentially ruining the velvety texture you worked so hard to achieve.
- If you find the soup too thick after blending, simply add warm broth a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
03 -
- Save the vegetable trimmings in a freezer bag to make your own broth for next time, creating deeper flavor while reducing waste.
- For the absolute silkiest texture, pass the blended soup through a fine mesh strainer before adding the cream, catching any fibrous bits the blender missed.