Best Basic Cream Of Vegetable Soup Recipes

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WINNING CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP



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Several people told me it was the best soup that they'd ever had. The biggest compliment I ever received, though, came from my 93-year old grandfather. He usually ate as few vegetables as possible-but he asked for a second bowlful! -Mary Parker, Copperas Cove, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted, or 4 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
5 cups chopped leftover cooked mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots and cauliflower)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour; stir until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in the milk, cream, basil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add the vegetables; cook gently until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 828mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

EASY VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE



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Homemade Vegetable Soup is hearty and packed with vegetables. A comforting, feel-good soup that tastes so much better than store-bought.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
2 large carrots (chopped)
1 cup chopped celery
28 oz canned diced tomatoes
60 oz vegetable broth ( low-sodium)
3 medium potatoes (diced)
1 cup green beans (chopped)
3 bay leaves
2 tsp salt (or to taste*)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup frozen sweet corn
1 cup frozen sweet peas
1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat a heavy soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add chopped onions and carrots and saute for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden.
  • Add celery, canned tomatoes (with juice), broth, potatoes, green beans, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Once the vegetables are tender, add corn, sweet peas, green onion, and parsley. Season with salt to taste and simmer for another 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 753 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY VEGETABLE SOUP



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"This blended soup makes a great first course for a special meal," says field editor Valerie Jones of Portland, Maine.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped celery
1-1/2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 cups chicken broth
Dash ground nutmeg
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium-low heat, saute carrots, onion, celery, potatoes, garlic and sugar in oil for 5 minutes. Add broth, nutmeg and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Puree in batches in a blender or food processor. Return to the kettle and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP



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The good news about Vicki Kamstra's slimmed-down soup is traveling fast. "I belong to an RV club and have passed on this recipe to 30 other women," she says from Spokane, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 11 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped sweet onions
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons white pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
Fresh basil

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots and celery in oil until onions are tender. Add potatoes and cauliflower; saute 5-6 minutes longer. Add the broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Let stand until cool., Puree vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor in batches. Return all to the pan. Stir in cream; heat through. (Do not boil.) Garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VERSATILE VEG SOUP



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A basic soup recipe that can be adapted to whatever needs using up in the fridge

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

200g chopped vegetables such as onions, celery and carrots
300g potatoes, cubed
1 tbsp oil
700ml stock
crème fraîche and fresh herbs, to serve

Steps:

  • Fry the vegetables and potatoes in a pan with the oil for a few minutes until beginning to soften.
  • Cover with the stock and simmer for 10-15 mins until the veg is tender. Blend until smooth, then season. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche and some fresh herbs. Will freeze for up to one month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

BASIC CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP



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I was looking for a way to use up a bit of asparagus...I came upon this poor orphaned recipe so I tried it--and adopted it!

Provided by TERRI OPGENORTH

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1 c onion, chopped
1 potato, peeled and diced
2 c water
1.5 c vegetables, steamed
"just a pinch" of salt
"just a pinch" of pepper
1/2 c heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat then add the chopped onion and cook until tender without browning. As you can see, I elected to add some mushrooms that needed to be used up!
  • 2. Stir in diced potato and liquid. Bring to a boil and simmer until potato is tender.
  • 3. Stir in your steamed vegetable of choice and return to a simmer.
  • 4. Puree the soup in batches in a blender and return to saucepan; or use an immersion blender - Leave 1 cup of vegetables not pureed if a chunkier soup is preferred.
  • 5. Season soup with salt and pepper and finish with heavy cream. Heat through and garnish as you like!
  • 6. SUGGESTION: Carrots, broccoli, spinach or peas would all be great in this recipe!

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