Description
Cozy Simple Cream of Broccoli Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. With its creamy texture and vibrant green color, this easy-to-make soup will warm your heart and soul. Perfect for weeknight dinners or lazy weekends, every spoonful feels like a warm hug. Plus, it’s versatile enough to incorporate your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: wash and chop the broccoli, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic and broccoli; cook for another 3-4 minutes until bright green.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the broccoli; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice; heat briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg