Hearty Creamy Vegetable Soup (Ready-to-Print Version)

A warm, creamy dish packed with colorful vegetables and herbs. Delightful served with fresh bread or crackers.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 medium white onion, chopped
04 - 3 medium carrots, chopped
05 - 4 stalks celery, chopped
06 - 1/2 cup frozen corn
07 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Creamy Base

08 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/3 cup dairy-free butter
10 - 4 cups vegetable broth
11 - 1 cup unsweetened soy milk

→ Seasonings and Herbs

12 - 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
13 - 1 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
16 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
17 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme

→ Optional Protein

18 - 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and salt. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions become translucent.
02 - Add dairy-free butter to the pot. When melted, sprinkle all-purpose flour over vegetables. Stir to combine, coating vegetables and forming a thick roux.
03 - Gradually pour in vegetable broth while stirring. Add black pepper, rosemary, oregano, and thyme. Mix until well blended.
04 - Bring to a gentle boil, stirring regularly as the soup thickens. Ensure mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pot.
05 - Stir in peas, corn, nutritional yeast, chickpeas, and soy milk. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are heated through.
06 - Ladle the soup into bowls. Serve hot with artisan bread on the side.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Chop all vegetables to similar sizes to promote even cooking and consistent texture.
02 - For best results, use fresh herbs. Dried herbs can be substituted; use one-third the amount.
03 - If soup thickens after cooling, thin with a splash of additional vegetable broth.
04 - Unsweetened dairy-free milk is essential to maintain a savory flavor profile.
05 - For extra protein, add chickpeas or white beans.

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