Hearty Potato Corn Zucchini (Printable)

Tender potatoes, sweet corn, and fresh zucchini in a comforting, seasoned broth — ready in 50 minutes.

# 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

→ 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

# Directions:

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 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 - Stir in the milk and heat gently without bringing to a boil.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns humble pantry staples into something that tastes like you spent hours on it
  • The smoked paprika adds a quiet depth that makes people ask what your secret is
02 -
  • Blending half the soup with an immersion blender before adding the milk gives you a velvety texture without any cream at all
  • A squeeze of lemon juice at the very end wakes up every single flavor in the pot in a way salt alone cannot
03 -
  • Cutting all your vegetables to roughly the same size means every spoonful has a balanced bite instead of one dominant texture
  • Toasting the smoked paprika in the oil for just 10 seconds before adding the vegetables amplifies its smokiness dramatically

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