Description
This creamy vegetable soup with noodles is a comforting vegetarian soup loaded with colorful vegetables and tender noodles in a rich, creamy broth. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy and hearty meal that’s perfect for cold evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/2 medium-sized white or yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1/2 cup chopped French beans
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper or any bell pepper
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, adjust to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup cooking cream
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 200 grams uncooked noodles or pasta of choice
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large cooking pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped garlic and onion and saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chopped celery and carrots. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until they become slightly softer.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and French beans. Saute for around 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Once the raw smell of the flour disappears, add about 1 cup of vegetable stock and mix well until everything is combined and there are no flour lumps.
- Add the remaining vegetable stock and milk. Mix well and let the soup simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the green peas, sweet corn, broccoli, chili flakes, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything and cook for around 2 minutes.
- Add the noodles and cook for around 10-15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and cooked through.
- Finally, add the cooking cream and mix well. Turn off the stove.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
You can use any pasta or noodles in this recipe. Feel free to use your favorite vegetables or whatever you have available. Adjust the cooking time depending on the type of pasta or noodles you use. To make the soup cheesy, add shredded cheddar or another melting cheese of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American