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Writer's pictureThe Ideal Team
Jan 5, 20222 min read

Creamy Vegetable Soup

Proper nutrition at any age is important to ensure a healthy and active lifestyle. However, as we age, a poor diet can have significant effects that put us at risk for disease.

This creamy vegetable soup is nutritious (using whole milk instead of cream!) and delicious with a variety of vegetables!



Creamy Vegetable Soup

For the original full recipe, click here. Serves 6 portions.



Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Butter

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

  • ½ cup Onions chopped

  • ½ cup Celery chopped

  • 1 cup Carrots chopped

  • 1 tablespoon Garlic minced

  • 1 cup Green Beans chopped

  • 1 cup Mushrooms sliced

  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets

  • 1 cup Corn Kernels

  • 1 teaspoon Thyme dried

  • 1 teaspoon Oregano dried

  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour

  • 4 cups Whole Milk

  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet and add onions, celery and carrots. Cook for a few minutes till the onions soften, making sure not to brown them. Add the garlic, beans, mushrooms, broccoli and corn and saute for 2-3 minutes. Mix in the thyme and oregano and add the flour.

  2. Add the flour along with thyme and oregano and cook the flour with veggies for a minute and a half. Add the whole milk slowly, while stirring continuously. Keep stirring while you bring this to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer.

  3. Add salt and pepper and let everything simmer for 6-7 minutes or till the soup thickens. Add a little broth or more milk to thin it out if it's too thick for you.

  4. Serve hot on its own or with a fresh whole-grain roll.


For information on how we can help support your elderly loved one with our Meal Assistance program, contact us today!



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