One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 6 tablespoons butter
02 - 1 white onion, diced
03 - 1.5 cups chopped carrots
04 - 1.5 cups chopped celery
05 - 6 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

06 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
07 - 2 teaspoons dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon dried sage
09 - Kosher salt
10 - Fresh cracked pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

→ Main Components

12 - 1/3 cup flour
13 - 6 cups vegetable broth
14 - 2 cups broccoli, chopped in bite-sized pieces
15 - 1 (15 oz.) can corn, drained
16 - 3 cups diced potatoes (3/4" thick)
17 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
18 - 4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Garnish

19 - Fresh chopped parsley
20 - Shredded cheese
21 - Oyster crackers

# Instructions:

01 - Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and a large pinch of salt and pepper, and turn the heat up to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
02 - Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, oregano, thyme, and sage. Cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
03 - Add flour and stir to coat vegetables. Cook for one more minute, stirring frequently.
04 - Add a hearty pour of vegetable broth to deglaze the pot, scraping the flavorful bits off the bottom.
05 - Stir in diced potatoes, corn, broccoli, and remaining vegetable broth, along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper.
06 - Cover, turn heat up to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir occasionally to prevent potatoes from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
07 - Remove soup from heat. Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheese, and balsamic vinegar until cheese is completely melted.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, additional shredded cheddar cheese, and oyster crackers.

# Notes:

01 - For a thicker soup, you can blend a portion of the soup and return it to the pot before adding the cream and cheese.
02 - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.