Creamy Sour Cream Vegetable Soup

This creamy and flavorful sour cream vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food. Packed with a medley of fresh vegetables and a tangy sour cream base, this soup is sure to warm you up on a chilly day. It's easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup sour cream
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
3. Add the diced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, zucchini, and corn kernels. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly.
7. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
8. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the sour cream until well incorporated.
9. Place the pot back on the stove over low heat and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
11. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

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