Hearty Potato Corn Zucchini (Printable)

Warming soup with tender potatoes, sweet corn, and fresh zucchini, ready in 50 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
05 - 2 medium zucchinis, diced
06 - 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
07 - 2 stalks celery, chopped
08 - 2 medium carrots, diced

→ Liquids

09 - 6 cups vegetable broth
10 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
02 - Stir in garlic, celery, and carrots. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add potatoes and zucchini to the pot. Cook for 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
05 - Stir in corn, dried thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 7 minutes.
06 - Stir in the milk and heat gently without bringing to a boil.
07 - Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and spices as needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns barely stocked kitchen staples into something that tastes like you spent hours planning it
  • The smoked paprika adds a subtle warmth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is
02 -
  • If you want a thicker soup without cream, blend just half of it with an immersion blender and stir it back in
  • Adding the milk after the soup is off the heat entirely prevents any risk of curdling or separation
03 -
  • A dash of hot sauce at the table wakes up the whole bowl in a way that black pepper alone cannot
  • Toasting the smoked paprika briefly in the oil before adding the onions deepens its flavor noticeably

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