One-Pot Cozy Creamy Vegetable Soup
This quick and easy one-pot creamy vegetable soup is perfect for busy nights, filled with comforting flavors from potatoes, carrots, and spinach.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
Liquid Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk For a vegan option, use coconut milk.
Seasoning and Greens
- 1 cup fresh spinach You may substitute with kale or Swiss chard.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme Can be swapped for rosemary or Italian seasoning.
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust after adding cream.
- to taste Fresh herbs (parsley, basil) for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop all vegetables to similar sizes for even cooking.
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add diced carrots, celery, and potatoes; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk) and fresh spinach, season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then serve hot with fresh herbs on top.
Notes
Cool the soup to room temperature before storing. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently, stirring in a bit of broth or water if it thickens.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g