Name: Creamy Vegetable Soup with Potatoes – Cozy, One-Pot Comfort Food
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; ½ tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1½ cups milk or half-and-half; Optional: 1 cup corn, peas, or Parmesan cheese; Chopped parsley, for garnish

Description

One-pot creamy vegetable soup with potatoes is a hearty, comforting meal filled with tender vegetables and a smooth, satisfying broth — perfect for cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable broth
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
½ tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
1½ cups milk or half-and-half
Optional: 1 cup corn, peas, or Parmesan cheese
Chopped parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Melt butter in a pot. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery 5–6 mins. Add garlic, cook 1 min.
Sprinkle in flour, stir to form a roux. Cook 1–2 mins.
Gradually add broth. Add potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15–20 mins.
Stir in milk. Simmer 5–8 mins. Add optional corn or cheese.
Adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Blend partially for a thicker texture
Swap milk for dairy-free alternatives
Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian Comfort Food

Nutrition

Calories: ~275 per serving