Creamy Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 5 tbspunsalted butter
divided
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 3 cmirepoix
or use 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup diced celery, and 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 tspminced garlic
- 1 lbbaby potatoes)
gold or red, diced (4 cups
- 1 tspitalian seasoning
- ¾ tspsalt
- ¾ tsppepper
- 3 cchicken stock
or broth, see note 1
- 2 cfrozen broccoli florets
thawed and finely chopped
- 1 cfrozen corn
- 6 tbspflour
- 3 cwhole milk
- ½ cheavy cream
- 2 cshredded sharp cheddar cheese
- hearty buttered bread
optional, for serving
- fresh herbs)
optional, for serving (parsley or thyme
Directions
- 1
In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté for 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 2
Stir in chopped potatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium. Cover and cook for 10–15 minutes, or until the veggies are crisp-tender. Stir in thawed broccoli and frozen corn. Cook for 2–3 more minutes, until tender and heated through.
- 3
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and gently boiling. Stir in the heavy cream and remove from heat.
- 4
Pour the milk mixture into the soup and stir well. Lower the heat, add Cheddar cheese a handful at a time, and stir until melted. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- 5
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme, alongside toasted and buttered pieces of bread. Enjoy!
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of hearty comfort that's also incredibly simple to prepare? This Creamy Vegetable Soup delivers a rich, satisfying, and veggie-packed dinner perfect for any night.
What truly sets this Creamy Vegetable Soup apart is its incredibly decadent and thick base. Built upon a classic butter and flour roux, then enriched with whole milk, heavy cream, and a generous amount of sharp cheddar cheese, it creates an unparalleled velvety texture. This ensures a luxurious mouthfeel that perfectly complements the bounty of vegetables without ever feeling thin or watery.
Prepare for a truly warming and satisfying experience with every spoonful of this Creamy Vegetable Soup. You'll encounter tender diced baby gold or red potatoes, sweet frozen corn, and finely chopped broccoli florets, all suspended in a luscious, savory, and cheesy broth. The deep flavors from the mirepoix, garlic, and Italian seasoning meld beautifully with the rich dairy and chicken stock, creating a deeply comforting and familiar taste. It's a robust, feel-good meal that promises to become a regular in your rotation.
This Creamy Vegetable Soup is wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. You can easily swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock to create a delicious vegetarian version. If you're looking to vary the vegetables, feel free to incorporate other favorites like peas or green beans alongside the broccoli and corn. For a different cheesy note, while sharp cheddar offers fantastic depth, a milder cheddar could also be used for a more subtle flavor.
Serve this cozy Creamy Vegetable Soup piping hot with plenty of hearty buttered bread for dipping. A sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or thyme just before serving adds a lovely pop of color and freshness, elevating this comforting dish even further.