Vegetable Soup Recipe

Soup Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Remaining Vegetables

   Add the diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

3. 3

   Add Garlic and Seasonings

   Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add Broth and Simmer

   Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes until all vegetables are tender.

5. 5

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.

6. 6

   Add Cream (Optional)

   If desired, stir in cream for a richer texture, and heat through.

7. 7

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot with housemade croutons on top.