Description
Cozy up with a warm bowl of Cream of Broccoli Soup, the perfect comfort food for chilly days. This creamy, delicious soup combines fresh broccoli, aromatic garlic, and rich cream for a delightful dish that warms your soul. Easy to prepare, it transforms any dreary day into a cozy gathering around the dinner table. Whether as a starter or main dish, this soup is sure to impress family and guests alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your veggies by washing broccoli and chopping onion and garlic.
- Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic until golden.
- Stir in broccoli florets and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Return soup to pot over low heat, gradually stirring in cream or milk for desired creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot. Garnish with herbs or croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soups
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg