Hearty Potato Corn Zucchini Soup (Printable)

Creamy, chunky vegetable soup with potatoes, sweet corn, and zucchini. Perfect for cozy family dinners in 45 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Liquids

09 - 4 cups vegetable broth
10 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
15 - Crushed red pepper flakes

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
02 - Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery; cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add potatoes, zucchini, and corn. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
06 - Stir in milk. Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup for a creamy texture, leaving some chunks for heartiness.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The partially blended texture creates the perfect balance between creamy comfort and satisfying chunks
  • Smoked paprika adds a subtle warmth that makes this taste like it simmered all day even though its ready in under an hour
02 -
  • Do not over blend or you will lose the satisfying chunky texture that makes this soup feel substantial
  • The soup continues to thicken as it sits, so the consistency is perfect right after blending but becomes even heartier the next day
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly and nobody gets a raw carrot while their potato is mushy
  • Start with less salt than you think you need because the broth and milk both contribute sodium

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