Description
A rich and hearty creamy vegetable soup packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and melted cheddar cheese. This comforting soup combines a perfect blend of carrots, celery, broccoli, corn, and potatoes in a luxurious cream base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium White onion, diced
- 1.5 cups Carrots, chopped
- 1.5 cups Celery, chopped
- 6 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried sage
- 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
- 6 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 cups Broccoli florets, bite-sized
- 1 can (15 oz) Corn kernels, drained
- 3 cups Potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 4 oz Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Base – Heat butter in large Dutch oven over medium heat until melted and foaming
- Step 2: Sauté Vegetables – Add onion, carrots, celery with salt and pepper. Cook 10 minutes until onions turn translucent
- Step 3: Add Aromatics – Reduce heat to medium, add garlic, oregano, thyme, and sage. Cook 1 minute stirring frequently
- Step 4: Create Roux – Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir to coat completely. Cook 1 minute more
- Step 5: Deglaze Pot – Pour generous amount of vegetable broth, scraping up browned bits from bottom
- Step 6: Add Remaining Ingredients – Stir in potatoes, corn, broccoli, and remaining broth with salt and pepper
- Step 7: Simmer Soup – Cover, increase heat to medium-high until simmering, then reduce to low for 10-12 minutes
- Step 8: Finish Soup – Remove from heat, stir in cream, cheese, and vinegar until cheese melts completely
- Step 9: Garnish and Serve – Top with fresh parsley, extra cheese, and crackers before serving hot
Notes
- Cut all vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and professional presentation
- Don’t rush the initial vegetable sautéing step as this builds the soup’s flavor foundation
- Add cheese off the heat to prevent it from becoming stringy or separating from the soup
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end since cheese and broth already contain salt
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup)
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: creamy vegetable soup, homemade soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup, easy dinner recipe, healthy vegetables