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Nicole Grace

Creamy Vegetable Soup: A Tasty, Healthy Delight!

A delicious and healthy creamy vegetable soup packed with a variety of vegetables and flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 medium yellow squash diced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Incorporate the diced zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper. Sprinkle in the thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, frozen peas, and chopped spinach. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream.
  • Add cooked chicken or white beans for extra protein and heartiness.

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