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Ultimate Creamy Vegetable Soup

This recipe for Ultimate Creamy Vegetable Soup guides you through the science and techniques to achieve a velvety-smooth, flavorful soup. By combining starchy vegetables, dairy or dairy-free cream, and aromatic seasonings, you can craft the perfect comforting and nourishing soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced carrots and potatoes to the pot, and pour in the vegetable broth.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth and creamy.
  7. Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream (or almond milk).
  8. Add the dried thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Gently reheat the soup, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Notes

For a thicker, creamier soup, you can use a combination of heavy cream and milk. Additionally, you can experiment with different vegetable combinations or add herbs and spices to suit your taste preferences.