Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe

By The Cooking World, Editorial Staff

February 3, 2023

Easy and Delicious Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe

Continuing with our new series, Kitchen 101, today we share a comforting creamy vegetable soup recipe perfect for those chilly days.

Contrary to most recipes you'll find online; our soup doesn't require heavy cream. We rely on the perfect ratio between vegetables and stock to create a silky and flavorful soup that will warm you from the inside out.

Whether you're in the mood for a light lunch or a filling dinner, this soup is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a variety of vegetables in a single bowl. So, gather your ingredients, follow the simple steps, and enjoy a bowl of creamy vegetable soup in no time!

PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

25 minutes

serves

Ingredients

1 onion, large
1 leek, medium
1 zucchini, medium
2 carrots, peeled
2 potatoes, medium
250 g pumpkin
Salt
1 l (4 cups) chicken or vegetable stock

Special Equipment

Hand Blender

Instructions

Chop all the vegetables into 2 cm (½-inch) chunks.
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, leek, zucchini, carrots, potatoes, and pumpkin, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the vegetable stock and salt and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Use a hand blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth. If the soup is too thick, add some water and bring to a boil, and remove from heat.
Taste for seasoning and adjust with more salt if necessary.
Serve in bowls.