Description
Cozy Simple Cream of Broccoli Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This creamy, velvety soup features tender broccoli in an aromatic broth, instantly warming your soul with every spoonful. Perfect as a starter or a main course, this delightful dish can be customized with your favorite toppings for an added flair. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your veggies by washing and chopping the broccoli into small florets, dicing the onion finely, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and broccoli florets; cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the veggies completely; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 10-15 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg