Description
A rich and creamy cheesy vegetable soup packed with nutritious vegetables and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add carrots, celery, and bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add zucchini and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring back to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- This soup can be blended for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy vegetable soup, creamy soup, vegetable soup, cheddar soup