Description
Broccoli soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy texture with rich flavors to warm your soul. This easy recipe features fresh broccoli, aromatic garlic, and savory broth, making it a delightful dish for cozy nights or family gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, this creamy broccoli soup is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and chop broccoli into small florets. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and saut? the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer for about 10 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return to low heat; stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with croutons or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg