Description
Cheesy Vegetable Soup is your ultimate comfort food that warms both heart and home. This creamy, cheesy delight features a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich broth, creating a satisfying bowl of goodness perfect for chilly evenings. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this soup is ideal as a main dish or side. Enjoy the gooey cheese melting into every spoonful as you cozy up with this delicious recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Croutons or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Wash and chop carrots, celery, bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic & seasonings: Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and thyme until fragrant.
- Incorporate veggies & broth: Add chopped veggies and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Melt in cream cheese & cheese: Stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted; gradually add shredded cheese while stirring until combined.
- Taste & adjust seasoning: Season with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg