Cream of Broccoli Soup (Printable)

Velvety broccoli soup blended with aromatic vegetables and finished with cream for rich, comforting flavor.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head broccoli, about 1 pound 2 ounces, chopped into florets
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus extra for garnish optional

→ Fats and Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
11 - Pinch of ground nutmeg, optional

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh chives, finely chopped
13 - Croutons

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and minced garlic. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
02 - Add chopped broccoli florets to the pot and stir to combine with the aromatic vegetables. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Pour vegetable broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until broccoli is very tender.
04 - Remove pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, work in batches with a countertop blender.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently reheat over low heat if needed without allowing the soup to boil.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with additional cream, fresh chives, or croutons as desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 40 minutes flat, making it perfect for those nights when you need something warm without the fuss.
  • The cream transforms humble broccoli into pure velvet, proving that the best comfort food doesn't need to be complicated.
02 -
  • Don't boil the soup after adding cream or it can separate and turn grainy, which I learned the hard way and had to start over.
  • An immersion blender changes everything here because you get that restaurant-quality smoothness without having to wrestle with batches in a regular blender.
03 -
  • Cut your broccoli florets into similar sizes so they cook evenly and blend smoothly without any tough bits hiding in your spoon.
  • Taste your soup as you go, because vegetables vary in sweetness and flavor depending on the season, and seasoning at the end means you nail it every time.
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