Vegetable Soups

Creamy Vegetable Soup

Emma Sullivan By Emma Sullivan 4.8 (298 reviews)
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Creamy Vegetable Soup
Adding the key ingredients to the pot.
Adding the key ingredients to the pot.

Creamy Vegetable Soup

Velvety smooth soup with pureed vegetables and cream. Elegant comfort with silky texture.

Course: Soup Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian Diet: Gluten Free
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings:
6

Nutrition per serving

185 Calories
5g Protein
18g Carbs
11g Fat
4g Fiber

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. . Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and leeks, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. . Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. . Pour in vegetable broth. Add thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
  4. . Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree until completely smooth. Stir in cream and nutmeg.
  5. . Return to low heat to warm through. Season with salt and white pepper. Serve garnished with chives and croutons.

Recipe Notes

  • Cook vegetables until very soft for smoothest texture
  • Add cream off the heat—never boil it
  • Use white pepper to avoid visible specks

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