Creamy Veggie Delight: Hearty and Healthy Vegetable Soup Recipe

Creamy Veggie Soup Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes

🥣 Yield: Serves 4

Description:

Warm up with a bowl of this hearty and nutritious Creamy Veggie Soup, a delightful combination of vegetables in a creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy night in or as a healthy option any day of the week!

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
2 1/2 cups	Reduced-fat milk
2 tbsp	Butter
1	Onion
1 cup	Fat-free chicken broth
1 large	Potato
1 cup	Carrots, chopped
1 1/2 cups	Broccoli florets
2 cups	Green beans, trimmed and chopped
1/4 tsp	Salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp	Pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup	All-purpose flour

Instructions:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth, then add diced potato and chopped carrots. Bring to a gentle boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
Stir in broccoli florets and chopped green beans. Season with salt and pepper.
In a separate medium bowl, combine flour with reduced-fat milk, stirring until well mixed and smooth.
Gradually pour the milk mixture into the soup, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer, allowing it to cook for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the soup has thickened to your desired consistency.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this creamy veggie soup!

Tips:

For a heartier version, stir in 2 cups of diced cooked chicken breast just before serving to make a delicious chicken vegetable soup.
Feel free to customize the vegetable selection according to your preferences or what you have on hand.
To make the soup even creamier, you can add a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk.
Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for an extra pop of flavor and color.