Easy Homemade Cream of Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1/2 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sherry, optional