Description
A warm, comforting, and creamy vegetable soup made with mixed vegetables, aromatics, broth, and cheese. Perfect for cozy meals and easily customizable with add-ons or substitutions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, broccoli, or your choice)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or preferred type)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for sautéing
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
- (Optional) Additional vegetables such as bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini
- (Optional) Protein such as cooked chicken or beans
- (Optional) Spices such as cayenne or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream or milk and add the shredded cheese. Mix until the cheese fully melts and the soup becomes creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Frozen mixed vegetables can be used to save time—thaw and drain before adding.
- Coconut milk can replace heavy cream for a dairy-free option.
- Pre-chopped vegetables reduce prep time significantly.
- Add spices like cayenne or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: creamy vegetable soup, easy vegetable soup, vegetarian soup, comforting soup recipe, cheesy vegetable soup