Certainly! Here’s a versatile and delicious recipe for a Creamy Vegetable Soup that you can easily adapt to your taste preferences. This recipe is perfect for warming up on a chilly day and is packed with healthy, hearty vegetables.
Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream (for a richer soup)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for added flavor)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)