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Creamy Budget Spring Vegetable Soup

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A cozy, creamy spring vegetable soup made with simple, affordable ingredients that costs under $8 to make. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal using fresh or frozen veggies without dairy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped (or kale)
  • 1 small leek, cleaned and sliced (or 1 small onion)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the carrots and potato into roughly ½-inch pieces. Clean and slice the leek (or onion). Roughly chop the spinach and measure out frozen peas. Mince garlic cloves.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the leek and garlic, stirring frequently until softened and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, potatoes, and dried thyme to the pot. Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in spinach and frozen peas. Cook uncovered for another 3 to 5 minutes until spinach wilts and peas are heated through.
  5. Use an immersion blender to puree about half the soup directly in the pot. If using a regular blender, carefully blend half the soup in batches and return it to the pot.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using. Stir well and simmer for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Serve warm. If reheating, add a splash of broth or water to loosen the soup if it thickens.

Notes

Keep potato pieces uniform for even cooking and smooth blending. Blend only half the soup to maintain texture and creaminess. Use frozen vegetables if fresh are unavailable. Adjust thickness by adding broth or water when reheating.

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