Creamy Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion (chopped for 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup mushrooms (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 4 cup chopped vegetables
• 4 cup vegetable broth (You can also use chicken broth or stock)
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large stockpot heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion, mushroom, and garlic, and saute five minutes over medium high heat.

2. 2

   Add the vegetables and saute another 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add the thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are very tender. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Blend the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a food processor or countertop blender according to the manufacturer's directions (vent the lid!)