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Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe

Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe for Ultimate Comfort Cooking

Warm your soul with this comforting Cream of Broccoli Soup recipe, a delightful blend of fresh vegetables and creamy texture, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 large Onion Diced; shallots can be used for milder flavor
  • 1 stalk Celery Diced; can be omitted or replaced with more onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is best, garlic powder works too
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Can use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh herbs can be doubled
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh herbs can be doubled
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before blending
For the Star Ingredient
  • 4 cups Broccoli Fresh is preferred, thawed frozen can be used
For Creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can use half-and-half or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • Olive Oil Optional for garnish
  • Fresh Parsley For garnish; chives can be used as an alternative

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until it foams.
  2. Add diced onion and celery stalk, sauté for 5-6 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add seasonings, raise heat to a gentle simmer.
  5. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  6. Introduce chopped fresh broccoli into the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until silky smooth.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and adjust consistency with more broth if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and is easily customizable for dietary preferences.

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