Veggie Pot Pie Soup

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This veggie pot pie soup is packed with vegetables, and goes beautifully with some crusty bread – it tastes indulgent, but is full of nutrition too!

Portion of creamy veggie pot pie soup in a bowl topped with parsley

Hands up if you like veggie pot pie?! (imagine my hand shooting into the air at 100mph here…).

There’s nothing better than a creamy, hearty meal that’s also chock-full of veggies. This veggie pot pie soup is a lighter version of my favourite pie, that still tastes irresistible – a creamy vegetable soup that’s just perfect for dipping crusty bread.

Portion of creamy veggie pot pie soup topped with parsley

What is veggie pot pie?

As far as I’m concerned, a pot pie is essentially a pie with no bottom crust – just some kind of saucy filling, with some flaky pastry cooked on top. But it looks like there are all sorts of definitions (if you don’t agree with me, I’d love to hear your own definition in the comments below!), so really all you need to know is: pie has pastry.

This veggie pot pie soup very definitely does not have pastry. But fear not, you still get all the best bits – the creamy sauce, and the vibrant colourful veggies – but served in a simpler way.

Close-up of a bowlful of creamy veggie pot pie soup shot from above

Veggie pot pie soup

Removing the pastry from a pie might sound like heresy, but actually, as long as you’ve got a really tasty filling, you won’t miss it.

I can think of three reasons why you might prefer to make a veggie pot pie soup rather than the pastry-topped pie version:

  1. You want to cut a few calories
  2. You don’t have any pastry in the house, and you’re feeling too lazy to go out to get some
  3. You feel like dunking some crusty, buttered bread into the creamy vegetable mixture instead

For me, it’s usually number 2 or 3…

Mixed vegetables cooking in a pan

Tons of vegetables

Start your creamy vegetable soup by cooking up a whole load of vegetables. The more the merrier – I used onion, garlic, broccoli, carrots, peas, sweetcorn, and green beans.

With meals like this, I always try to go for a wide range of colours and textures – it makes the soup more interesting, and a variety of colours also means you’re getting lots of different nutrients into your soup.

In order to cut down on time and effort (chopping vegetables is one of my least favourite kitchen jobs!), I used a frozen vegetable mixture as well as some fresh veg. I see no shame in using frozen veggies – they’re just as good for you as fresh, and they’re so convenient. They also help cut down on food waste, as you don’t need to buy each vegetable individually – you can just use as much as you need, then return the rest to the freezer.

Vegetable soup with creamy white sauce in a pan

Creamy vegetable soup

Once you’ve cooked off the vegetables, it’s time to make the mixture nice and creamy! Just add a big dollop of white sauce, like the one I showed you how to make the other day.

It only takes a few minutes to make the creamy sauce, and it really does take this soup from ‘healthy mixture of vegetables’ to ‘luxuriously irresistible creamy soup‘.

Creamy veggie pot pie soup in a pan

Chunky vs smooth soup

You can serve your veggie pot pie soup as is, or blend it up to make a smooth soup if you prefer. I find using a hand blender is most convenient.

I decided to go for something in between smooth and chunky – I do like to see all the different vegetables in the soup, so I didn’t want it to be completely smooth, but blending it a little helps to make it extra thick and creamy. Do whatever you prefer.

Just be aware that if you do blend it all the way, it does end up a slightly less attractive shade of brown!

Creamy veggie pot pie soup in a pan

How can I adapt this veggie pot pie soup?

Of course, you can use different veggies in your soup if you want to – my recipes are designed to inspire you, not to be strict sets of rules.

Add some chopped peppers or courgette (zucchini), skip any veg that you’re not a fan of, or even throw in a handful of red lentils for extra protein. You could also try switching up the herbs and spices to give your creamy vegetable soup an entirely different feel – perhaps a pinch of curry powder?

I served my veggie soup with some crusty bread and butter, but I always think that garlic bread makes an excellent dipper for this kind of thing too, if you’re feeling extra indulgent!

Spoonful of creamy veggie pot pie soup

Can I freeze this creamy vegetable soup?

Yep! If you have any leftovers, feel free to stick it in a tub in the freezer, so you have an easy meal for another time. You may need to add a little extra water as you reheat it.

Alternatively, I repurposed my leftover soup into a pasta sauce – I just stirred it through some pasta with a bit of grated cheese thrown in for good measure, and it was fantastic. Recommended!

Bowlful of creamy veggie pot pie soup with a spoon

Veggie pot pie soup

This veggie pot pie soup is packed with vegetables, and goes beautifully with some crusty bread – it tastes indulgent, but is full of nutrition too!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 bowls
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 small head broccoli
  • 350 g (~ 2 1/2 cups) frozen vegetable mix (mine had peas, sweetcorn, carrots and green beans)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 500 ml (~ 2 cups) vegetable stock
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 250 ml (~ 1 cup) milk
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp English mustard

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the chopped onion and broccoli, and cook over a medium heat for a few minutes until the onion is slightly softened. Add the frozen vegetables and garlic, and cook for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly, until all the vegetables are fairly well cooked.
  • Add the vegetable stock, oregano, bay leaves, mustard, and a good pinch of black pepper.
  • In a separate pan, make a small batch of white sauce by melting the butter and adding the flour. Mix well, and cook for a minute or so over a low heat. Add the milk a little at a time, stirring until it’s smooth each time before adding more. If you need more detailed instructions about how to make a white sauce, you can find them here.
  • When the white sauce is ready, add it to the soup, and mix to combine. Simmer until the vegetables are cooked to your liking, and the soup has reached your desired consistency. Remove the bay leaves, then you can blend (or partially blend) with a hand blender if you want to. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Veggie pot pie soup
Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)
Calories 291 Calories from Fat 131
% Daily Value*
Fat 14.5g22%
Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 158mg7%
Potassium 514mg15%
Carbohydrates 33.1g11%
Fiber 7.9g32%
Sugar 10.1g11%
Protein 9.3g19%
Calcium 140mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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30 Comments

  1. I don’t usually leave comments on recipes I try but this was too good! I make a lot of soups during the cold months and love a good veggie soup. The kids warmed their bodies and souls before heading to classes this morning. Leaving my husband just a scant bowl for his lunch. Absolutely recommend making!5 stars

  2. This soup was delicious! Really enjoyed it – it’ll definitely be a winter staple in our house now :) thanks for providing such great veggie recipes!5 stars

      1. I have not been able to find English mustard in any store in our area. I do not buy anything online, do that won’t work for me. Would mustard with the brown seeds in it work as well? How about Dijon?

  3. What a WONDERFUL soup! I never thought of making a “veggie” pot pie soup before. It is so flavorful and can easily adapt to changing seasonings..Italian or even Mexican or Cajun! It goes together so easily and I found that just before eating the soup, I added thin sliced zucchini and a few leftover kidney beans. I left the texture more chunky and it was perfect today with crusty french bread! Thanks so much for sharing. It is now part of my “heirloom recipes file!5 stars

  4. This also makes a perfect filling for a real pot pie with pastry! I’ve used it as a pie filling it a couple of times. I just use a bit less milk so it’s less soupy. It’s delicious!5 stars

  5. It didn’t taste like pot pie to me but I thought it was a yummy veggie soup that I will definitely make again. Thanks for the recipe!4 stars