Hearty Potato Corn Zucchini (Printer-friendly)

A warming, satisfying soup with tender potatoes, sweet corn, and fresh zucchini in a savory broth.

# What You’ll 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, optional for creaminess

→ 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 Guide:

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. Cook for 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then 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 - For added creaminess, stir in the milk and heat gently without boiling.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It uses humble vegetables you probably already have but transforms them into something that tastes like it simmered all day
  • The smoked paprika adds a quiet warmth that people always notice but can never quite place
02 -
  • If you want a thicker soup without adding cream, blend roughly half of it with an immersion blender right in the pot and stir it back together
  • A squeeze of lemon juice at the very end brightens every single flavor in the bowl in a way that salt alone cannot
03 -
  • Sautéing the vegetables in stages rather than dumping them all in at once creates layers of flavor that you can actually taste in the final bowl
  • Adding the corn near the end instead of at the beginning keeps it sweet and slightly crunchy instead of mushy and tired

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