Genuine Heritage Vegetable Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A deeply flavorful soup embodying the 'genuine' essence of slow-simmered comfort food, with layered vegetable textures like historical guitar craftsmanship. This soup recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs carrots, celery stalks, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 3 thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and dice 3 medium carrots into 1/4-inch cubes, finely chop 2 celery stalks and 1 large onion, and mince 4 garlic cloves.
2. Step 2: In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter, then sauté onions, celery, and carrots for 8 minutes until softened but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour to form a roux, cooking 1 minute more.
4. Step 4: Gradually whisk in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 can diced tomatoes, then add 3 thyme sprigs and 2 bay leaves; bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
5. Step 5: Remove thyme and bay leaves, blend half the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, then stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and simmer 5 minutes more until heated through.