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Cream of Vegetable Soup

Name: Cream of Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 small zucchini (150 g), diced; 1 small celery root (100 g) or 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 yellow or red bell pepper, chopped (optional); 2 tbsp butter or olive oil; 900 ml vegetable stock (or water with a vegetable stock cube); 100 ml cooking cream (15–20%); salt and white pepper to taste; a pinch of grated nutmeg (optional); sour cream or unsweetened whipping cream for garnishing; herb butter croutons; fresh parsley or basil leaves; a few drops of extra-virgin olive oil

Cream of vegetable soup is a hearty, colorful, and nutritious soup made from carrots, potatoes, zucchini, celery, and onion, blended into a smooth cream and rounded with sour cream. It is one of the most versatile homemade soups — it can be adapted with any seasonal vegetables, is quick to prepare, and suits any meal, from a quick children's lunch to an elegant dinner.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

30 min

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Total

50 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Main ingredients

For serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

approx. 1.2 liters

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container

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Freezer

Up to 3 months in the freezer (without cream — add cream after thawing and reheating)

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 300ml)

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Calories

160 kcal

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Protein

4 g

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Fat

8 g

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Carbohydrates

20 g

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Fiber

4 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Herb butter croutons

🥂Homemade bread or fresh baguette

🥂Goat cheese or grated parmesan

🥂Dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Fetească Albă)

💡Variations

Replace some vegetables with butternut squash for a sweeter autumn soup with an intense orange color.

Add 1 tsp of curry powder or turmeric for an exotic version with a vibrant golden color and warm spice notes.

Replace the cream with coconut milk for a creamy vegan version with a slightly sweet, exotic note.