Hidden Treasure Vegetable Soup

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

A comforting bowl of soup where vibrant vegetables are hidden within a rich tomato base, revealed only after the first spoonful. This French-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs carrots, celery, fennel bulb for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 1 stalk, diced celery
• 1/2 medium, diced fennel bulb
• 1 (14 oz can) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add carrots, celery, and fennel, and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1 (14 oz can) diced tomatoes and 4 cups vegetable broth.
3. Step 3: Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, blend half the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, then return to pot.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp chopped thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then simmer for 3 more minutes until heated through and flavors meld.