Hearty Potato Corn Zucchini Soup (Printable)

A satisfyingly creamy, chunky vegetable soup with potatoes, sweet corn, and zucchini, perfect for cozy meals.

# 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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the smoked paprika mingles with sweet corn creates this incredible depth that people try to guess
  • Its both creamy and chunky, hitting every texture craving in one bowl
  • Ready in 45 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
  • Do not fully blend the soup or you lose the wonderful chunky texture that makes it special
  • The smoked paprika amount may seem small, but a little goes a long way
  • Potatoes continue absorbing salt as they sit, so season lightly before the final taste test
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the pot before blending
  • The flavors develop overnight, so it often tastes better the next day

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