There's nothing quite like a bowl of warm, creamy soup to soothe the soul. This Creamy Vegetable Soup with Chicken Broth is the epitome of comfort food—velvety, flavorful, and packed with wholesome goodness. The rich, homemade chicken broth creates a savory foundation that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the vegetables. It's a simple, elegant dish that's perfect for a cozy family dinner, a light lunch, or even as a starter for a special occasion. Plus, it's a fantastic way to get everyone, including the kids, to eat their vegetables with a smile!
Creamy vegetable soup with chicken broth
Ingredients for Creamy Vegetable Soup with Chicken Broth
- 1 L of chicken broth
- 200 ml of 20% fat cream
- 200 g of green beans
- 100 g of sweet bell pepper
- 200 g of zucchini
- 100 g of onion
- 150 g of potatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Creamy Vegetable Soup with Chicken Broth
After it boils, skim off the foam and cook for 1 hour, then strain the broth. The chicken can be used for a salad or sandwiches.
I boil it in salted water for about 20 minutes separately from the other vegetables.
Place the deseeded and coarsely chopped sweet bell pepper into the pot.
While you can buy ready-made chicken broth or use a bouillon cube in a liter of water, homemade is always better and healthier. Place 500-600g of chicken thighs, drumsticks, or wings in a pot. Add root vegetables and spices – parsley, an onion, a garlic clove, a couple of bay leaves, and a few black peppercorns. Cover with cold water and salt. After it comes to a boil, skim off the foam and simmer for 1 hour. Strain the broth, and you can use the leftover chicken for a salad or sandwiches.
Green beans, also known as string beans, come in various stages of maturity. This year, I got some that were slightly overripe, with tough fibers in the pods, which take longer to cook. It’s best to parboil such beans until they are half-cooked. I boil them in salted water for about 20 minutes, separately from the other vegetables.
Let’s gather the vegetables for the soup. Place the sweet bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped, into a pot.
Add finely chopped onion.
Add finely chopped onion.
Add diced zucchini.
Add peeled potatoes, cut into thick slices.
Add the green beans, parboiled until half-cooked.
Add diced zucchini. This recipe uses zucchini, which doesn’t need peeling. If you’re using mature summer squash, be sure to remove the seeds and peel.
Add peeled potatoes, cut into thick slices.
Add the green beans, parboiled until half-cooked. If you’re using young, tender green beans, there’s no need to pre-boil them as they won’t have tough fibers.
Pour the chicken broth into the pot with the vegetables.
Pour the chicken broth into the pot with the vegetables.
Simmer over low heat until the vegetables are cooked.
Strain the puréed soup through a fine-mesh sieve.
Return the strained soup to the pot, add the cream, and season with salt to taste at this stage.
Bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until the vegetables are cooked through. It takes about 30 minutes for the vegetables to become very soft, which will make the soup tastier.
Blend the finished soup with an immersion blender until creamy. Strain the puréed soup through a fine-mesh sieve. This will catch any coarse bits of vegetables, like the fibers from the bean pods.
Return the strained soup to the pot, add the cream, and season with salt to taste at this stage. The fat content of the cream is up to you – the higher the fat, the more tender and creamy the soup’s texture will be. Mix everything well and heat over low heat until it’s almost boiling, but do not let it boil.
Ladle the hot creamy vegetable soup made with chicken broth into bowls and drizzle with cream.
Ladle the hot creamy vegetable soup into bowls and drizzle with more cream. Serve with fresh white bread or thick lavash (a soft, thin unleavened flatbread popular in the Caucasus and Western Asia).
And there you have it—a beautifully smooth and satisfying creamy vegetable soup that is sure to become a household favorite. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the comforting flavors that shine through in every spoonful. Don't hesitate to serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping, or garnish with homemade croutons, a sprinkle of fresh herbs, or a drizzle of high-quality olive oil for extra flair. Enjoy this wonderful dish, and feel free to share your creations and any personal touches you've added in the comments below!
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