Description
This Slow Cooker Creamy Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, packed with a blend of fresh veggies, creamy broth, and hearty flavors. Perfect for busy days, this easy recipe lets your slow cooker do all the work while delivering a wholesome, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions. Mince the garlic.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Add the vegetable broth, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
- Blend (Optional): For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup or transfer half to a blender and mix until smooth.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk. For a thicker consistency, whisk the flour with a little broth, add it to the slow cooker, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in frozen peas and corn. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Add more herbs like rosemary or parsley for extra flavor.
- Pair with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g