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Cream of Vegetable Soup

Cream of Vegetable Soup with a Spicy Twist You’ll Love

This Cream of Vegetable Soup with Green Chili Paste is a flavorful twist on a classic, featuring fresh vegetables and customizable spice levels.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Savory goodness
  • 1 Onion (½ onion + ½ red onion) Builds a fragrant base
  • 5 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic for aromatic richness
  • 3 tsp Canola Oil For sautéing aromatics
For the Vegetables
  • ½ lbs Small Potato Medley Adds body and sweetness
  • 3 Carrots Peeled for sweetness and texture
  • 4 baby Bok Choy Quartered for crunch and nutrients
For the Spice and Flavor
  • 1 Green Chili Paste Adjust amount to taste
  • ½ inch Ginger Adds warmth and zest
  • 2 Thai Green Chili For added heat
  • 1 tsp Black Peppercorns Ground for mild warmth
  • ½ tsp Coriander Balances the soup's flavors
  • ½ tsp Cumin Brings an earthy note
  • 2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Sugar Optional, balances acidity
  • 2 Lime Zest and juice to brighten the soup
For the Creamy Finish
  • 30 oz Coconut Milk Makes soup creamy and rich
  • 1 Chives Diced for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • food processor

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Green Chili Paste by blending garlic, ginger, scallions, and Thai green chili until smooth. Store in the fridge.
  2. Sauté canola oil with chopped onion and red onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add small potato medley and peeled carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Mix in green chili paste and coconut milk, blending until creamy.
  6. Add quartered bok choy and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
  7. Serve in bowls, garnished with chives. Optionally, serve over rice or udon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the ingredients to customize the soup to your taste. Consider freezing in individual portions for easy meals.

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