One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup

This One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting meal that’s ready in just over 30 minutes. Everything cooks together in one pot, making clean-up a breeze. With fresh vegetables, a creamy broth, and the option to adjust based on your preferences or what you have on hand, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner your family will love.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  

• 1 small yellow onion, diced
  
  

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  
  

• 2 ribs celery, diced
  
  

• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
  
  

• 1 zucchini, diced
  
  

• 1 cup frozen peas
  
  

• 4 cups vegetable broth
  
  

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  
  

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
  

• 1 bay leaf
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  
  

• 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
  
  

• Optional toppings: fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese
  
  

Directions

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
   
   

2. Add carrots, celery, potato, and zucchini to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   
   

3. Pour in vegetable broth, and add thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil.
   
   

4. Once boiling, reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
   
   

5. Stir in the peas, heavy cream, and spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
   
   

6. Remove the bay leaf, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
   
   

7. Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley and Parmesan if desired.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 180 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 26 g
  
  

• Protein: 4 g
  
  

• Fat: 8 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 4 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 23 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 540 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 650 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 5 g
  
  

• Sugar: 7 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 8000 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 22 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 60 mg
  
  

• Iron: 2 mg