🎉 Introduction
This One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup is the ultimate cozy bowl of comfort — a hearty, colorful, incredibly satisfying soup packed with tender vegetables, rich broth, and a smooth, creamy finish. It’s the kind of nourishing recipe that warms you from the inside out while still being wonderfully simple to prepare. Best of all, it comes together in just one pot, making cleanup effortless.
Thick-cut potatoes melt into the soup and create natural body, broccoli adds earthy freshness, and the classic trio of carrots, celery, and onions builds the aromatic foundation. Garlic and herbs bring layers of warm flavor, while corn adds sweetness and texture. A buttery roux thickens the broth into a velvety base, and the combination of sharp cheddar and heavy cream transforms it into a luxuriously creamy, crave-worthy meal.
This soup is perfect for chilly evenings, family dinners, meal prep, or nights when you want something comforting but wholesome. Packed with vegetables, infused with herbs, and finished with a rich creamy swirl, this soup brings together everything we love about cozy home cooking — warmth, nourishment, and irresistible flavor.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Ladle
- Whisk
🛒 Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 cups diced potatoes (¾-inch thick)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1½ cups sliced carrots
- 1½ cups chopped celery
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Broth & Seasonings
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Creamy Base
- 6 tbsp butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
Cheese
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Additional cheese for serving (optional)
Optional Topping
- Oyster crackers
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1 — Sauté the aromatics
In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onions, celery, and carrots.
Cook 6–8 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onions turn translucent.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Step 2 — Add the flour
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables.
Whisk or stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to create a roux.
This thickens the soup and makes the broth creamy.
Step 3 — Add broth and potatoes
Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
Add potatoes, oregano, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a gentle boil.
Step 4 — Simmer
Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and beginning to break down.
Step 5 — Add broccoli and corn
Stir in broccoli and corn.
Simmer 5–7 minutes, until broccoli is tender but still bright.
Step 6 — Add creaminess
Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
Let the cheese melt fully into the soup, creating a smooth, velvety texture.
Step 7 — Brighten the flavor
Add balsamic vinegar to enhance depth and balance the richness.
Step 8 — Final adjustments
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
Step 9 — Serve
Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, extra cheese, or oyster crackers.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 6–8
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: 45–50 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
- Keeps well for 3–4 days.
- Soup thickens as it chills — add broth when reheating if needed.
Freezer
- Freeze before adding cream and cheese for best texture.
- Add heavy cream and cheese after reheating.
Reheating
- Warm over low heat.
- Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent separation.
🥄 Variations
1. Extra Cheesy Version
Use sharp white cheddar or add Parmesan.
2. Vegan Option
Replace butter with olive oil and cream with coconut milk.
Skip cheese or use dairy-free cheese.
3. Protein Boost
Add cooked chicken breast or chickpeas.
4. Autumn Harvest
Add sweet potato or butternut squash.
5. Herb-Lover’s Style
Add rosemary, basil, or bay leaves.
6. Chunky Version
Leave more vegetables whole or add extra potatoes.
7. Smooth & Creamy
Blend half the soup and mix it back in.
8. Light Version
Use milk instead of heavy cream.
9. Spicy Twist
Add chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne.
10. Brothier Soup
Add 1–2 extra cups of vegetable broth.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use frozen vegetables?
Yes — add them during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
2. Can I make this without cheese?
Yes — omit it for a lighter soup.
3. Can I blend the soup?
Partially blending creates a creamy consistency without cream.
4. Can I use cauliflower instead of potatoes?
Yes — great low-carb alternative.
5. Can I add beans?
White beans add protein and creaminess.
6. What if the soup is too thick?
Add more broth until you reach your desired consistency.
7. What if the soup is too thin?
Mash some potatoes or add more flour during cooking.
8. Does it reheat well?
Yes — reheat gently to keep it creamy.
9. Best cheese for melting?
Sharp cheddar melts beautifully and adds great flavor.
10. How do I keep broccoli bright?
Add it toward the end and avoid overcooking.
🏁 Conclusion
This One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup brings together vibrant vegetables, warm herbs, and a silky, creamy broth to create a bowl of pure comfort. Every spoonful is rich, nourishing, and satisfying — a perfect blend of heartiness and freshness. Whether you’re cooking for family, meal prepping for the week, or simply craving a cozy homemade soup, this recipe is wonderfully reliable, deeply flavorful, and incredibly comforting.
With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s a kitchen staple that you’ll return to again and again. This soup embodies the simplicity of home cooking while delivering restaurant-level warmth and richness.
One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup – Cozy, Hearty & Comforting
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions, celery, and carrots.
- Cook 6–8 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onions turn translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables.
- Whisk or stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to create a roux.
- This thickens the soup and makes the broth creamy.
- Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Add potatoes, oregano, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and beginning to break down.
- Stir in broccoli and corn.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes, until broccoli is tender but still bright.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Let the cheese melt fully into the soup, creating a smooth, velvety texture.
- Add balsamic vinegar to enhance depth and balance the richness.
- Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, extra cheese, or oyster crackers.
Notes
Refrigerator Keeps well for 3–4 days. Soup thickens as it chills — add broth when reheating if needed. Freezer Freeze before adding cream and cheese for best texture. Add heavy cream and cheese after reheating. Reheating Warm over low heat. Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent separation. 🥄 Variations
1. Extra Cheesy Version Use sharp white cheddar or add Parmesan. 2. Vegan Option Replace butter with olive oil and cream with coconut milk.
Skip cheese or use dairy-free cheese. 3. Protein Boost Add cooked chicken breast or chickpeas. 4. Autumn Harvest Add sweet potato or butternut squash. 5. Herb-Lover’s Style Add rosemary, basil, or bay leaves. 6. Chunky Version Leave more vegetables whole or add extra potatoes. 7. Smooth & Creamy Blend half the soup and mix it back in. 8. Light Version Use milk instead of heavy cream. 9. Spicy Twist Add chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne. 10. Brothier Soup Add 1–2 extra cups of vegetable broth. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use frozen vegetables? Yes — add them during the last 10 minutes of cooking. 2. Can I make this without cheese? Yes — omit it for a lighter soup. 3. Can I blend the soup? Partially blending creates a creamy consistency without cream. 4. Can I use cauliflower instead of potatoes? Yes — great low-carb alternative. 5. Can I add beans? White beans add protein and creaminess. 6. What if the soup is too thick? Add more broth until you reach your desired consistency. 7. What if the soup is too thin? Mash some potatoes or add more flour during cooking. 8. Does it reheat well? Yes — reheat gently to keep it creamy. 9. Best cheese for melting? Sharp cheddar melts beautifully and adds great flavor. 10. How do I keep broccoli bright? Add it toward the end and avoid overcooking. 🏁 Conclusion This One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup brings together vibrant vegetables, warm herbs, and a silky, creamy broth to create a bowl of pure comfort. Every spoonful is rich, nourishing, and satisfying — a perfect blend of heartiness and freshness. Whether you’re cooking for family, meal prepping for the week, or simply craving a cozy homemade soup, this recipe is wonderfully reliable, deeply flavorful, and incredibly comforting. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s a kitchen staple that you’ll return to again and again. This soup embodies the simplicity of home cooking while delivering restaurant-level warmth and richness.
