Creating a delicious bowl of Creamy Vegetable Soup is easy. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add Vegetables: Stir in the chopped carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
4. Incorporate Zucchini: Add the diced zucchini and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
5. Pour in Broth: Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. Add Peas and Herbs: Stir in the frozen peas, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Blend for Creaminess: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a blender to puree it in batches.
8. Stir in Cream: Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Heat until warmed through.
9. Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
10. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Following these steps, you’ll find that creating your own rich and creamy soup is not only easy but incredibly rewarding!