One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup

Introduction

Looking for a meal that’s comforting, wholesome, and simple to prepare? This One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup is a standout for its silky texture, bright colors, and versatile flavor profile. It’s packed with nutritious veggies and delivers a rich, velvety broth—all crafted in a single pot for easy prep and cleanup. This makes it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings when you crave something delicious without fuss.

Why This Creamy Vegetable Soup Is a Winner

This soup harmoniously blends assorted garden vegetables in a smooth, creamy base, showcasing their natural sweetness and subtle earthiness. Using just one pot doesn’t just save you time and dishes—it lets the flavors meld beautifully for a deeper, more comforting taste. Plus, it’s easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand, so you can make it your own.

Chop Like a Pro for Perfect Texture

For a soup with the perfect bite and an appealing medley of shapes, uniform veggie chopping is vital. The Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper streamlines the process, saving time and giving your soup consistent texture, whether you’re dicing potatoes, carrots, or bell peppers. Quickly prepping everything beforehand ensures a seamless cooking experience.

Mastering the Creamy Base

The secret to the luscious, creamy texture is blending just a portion of your cooked veggies with broth before returning them to the pot. The Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender is especially effective here—provided you allow a few minutes for your mixture to cool, blitzing yields that super-smooth finish that elevates every spoonful.

Add a splash of milk or cream after blending for extra richness, or opt for unsweetened non-dairy milk to make it vegan. Herbs like thyme and parsley boost the aroma, lending the soup classic comforting notes.

One Pot, Zero Stress: The Cooking Process

This soup comes together in a single, sturdy pot. Sauté aromatics like onion and garlic, toss in your prepped vegetables, and let them sweat. Pour in stock, season well, and simmer until tender. Using a reliable, easy-to-clean tool such as the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker (on sauté and then soup mode) can efficiently streamline your workflow, though a classic Dutch oven or soup pot will do, too.

Don’t forget, a great Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen set will also keep your workspace organized and your prep safe.

Serving and Storing Your Creamy Vegetable Soup

Serve your soup hot with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a slice of crusty bread. For packable lunches, the Bentgo Salad Container makes it easy to portion and transport your soup while keeping sides (like crackers or cheese) separate.

Leftovers can be poured into airtight containers—Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers help preserve flavor and make reheating simple for nutritious meals throughout the week.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This batch yields about six generous servings, loaded with fiber and vitamins from assorted veggies. Each serving contains approximately 120–180 calories, depending on the addition of cream or potatoes. It’s a naturally gluten-free, vegetarian option (vegan if made without dairy), making it a healthy, crowd-pleasing choice.

One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup (Recap)

This One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup is irresistibly comforting yet health-minded—creamy, filling, and loaded with flavor. Its ease, adaptability, and crowd appeal make it your new go-to for warming up any day of the week.

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker set to sauté mode. Add onions and garlic, cooking until translucent.
2. Add carrots, celery, potato, zucchini, green beans, and bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth. Add thyme, parsley, and season generously with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes or until all vegetables are fork-tender.
4. Transfer 3 cups of cooked vegetables and some broth to the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender. Blend until smooth, then return the puree to the pot, stirring to combine and create a creamy consistency.
5. Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk and simmer for another 2–3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat.
6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot. Store any leftovers in the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for quick meals later in the week.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes