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Creamy Vegetable Soup - An easy and quick to make delicious lighter creamy soup with mixed vegetables - perfect for lunch or dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Creamy Soup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who doesn't love a creamy bowl of soup? Well this one will not disappoint and it is packed full of healthy vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So simple and quick to make, it will be a go too soup for when you are rushed for time, delicious creamy and filling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I should start by mentioning that my kid love soup and if there is one way I know I can get a good amount of vegetables into their day it is with a bowl of vegetable filled hearty delicious soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frozen Vegetables in Soup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yep I use frozen vegetables in this soup and why not? I always have frozen veg on hand because there is often a time when I need a healthy balanced portion of vegetables and if it's close to grocery day I may not have fresh on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love what they call a California blend which is a mixture of Cauliflower, Broccoli and Carrots, but then add some fresh vegetables in too with Red Bell Pepper, Onion and Garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily mix this up too buy using different frozen vegetable of whatever you have on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I use fresh vegetables?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sure!! There is absolutely no reason why you can't, just be aware that fresh vegetables will take a little bit longer to cook than frozen. Frozen vegetables are generally part blanched before freezing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to add protein to Soup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you like to ensure you get a good source of protein into your meals, then you may be wondering what you can add to this soup to add some protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A great option is some shredded cooked chicken, ham or gammon to the top, or you could even add in some white beans like cannellini beans, but if you are adding stuff into the soup rather than topping it, just be aware you may need to up the liquid slightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another great option to add some protein is by serving this in a bowl or mug alongside a crustless quiche or frittata. and we have heaps of recipes to choose from Slimming Eats Quiche Recipes<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

and let's not forget bacon, some cooked golden bacon is always a great addition to the top of soup if you are not vegetarian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Making Creamy Soup Dairy Free?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you dairy free and wondering how to make this into a dairy free version? You can easily do that by swapping the 2% milk for a dairy free milk of your choice. Coconut milk is one of my favs for this, you can even use the cartoned stuff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cornstarch (cornflour) is added to the recipe to thicken so you don't need to worry about the dairy free milk being too thin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I use Spray Oil instead of butter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The butter adds flavour and helps brown the onions, you just don't get the same results with spray oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However if you want to you can use spray oil instead. Just be careful not to burn the onion or garlic or it will become bitter in taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Soup Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for some other soup recipes to try? Check out this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n