Description
A comforting and creamy soup that highlights the fresh flavors of broccoli in every spoonful. This Cream of Broccoli Soup is easy to make and perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Croutons
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches.
- Finish: Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat through but do not boil.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with croutons, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can customize the consistency of the soup by adding more or less vegetable broth.
- For a healthier version, you can use milk instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
