Description
Warm up with a bowl of Cheesy Vegetable Soup, a delightful blend of fresh vegetables and creamy goodness topped with melted cheddar. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings and is easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for cozy nights in. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this soup will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup diced waxy potatoes
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the veggies: Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add vegetables and broth: Stir in carrots, celery, zucchini, and potatoes. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Incorporate cream and cheese: Once veggies are tender (about 15 minutes), stir in heavy cream followed by shredded cheddar until melted.
- Season to taste: Add thyme and pepper; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Ladle hot soup into bowls; garnish with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap vegetables based on what's in your fridge; broccoli or spinach work great! For added depth of flavor, experiment with spices like smoked paprika or fresh herbs.