Preheat oven to 380F
Add all ingredients to a large pot starting with vegetables, then adding liquids last (use a pot that is oven safe, and is wide enough so that everything isn't stacked onto each other too much- or too deep, basically)
Add pot to oven and cook for about 35 - 40 minutes
Add to a blender, blend until smooth
Add serving to a bowl, add a tsp of cream, pepper, and croutons
You can also ditch the croutons, and make a grilled cheese on the side- whatever you prefer