Cream of Broccoli Soup (Printable)

Silky smooth broccoli blended with aromatic vegetables and cream for a comforting, satisfying bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head broccoli (approximately 18 oz), 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 additional for garnish if desired

→ Fats and Seasonings

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

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh chives, finely chopped
13 - Croutons

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and minced garlic. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Add chopped broccoli florets to the pot and stir to combine. 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 soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, working in batches, transfer to a countertop blender and blend until smooth, then return to pot.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently reheat over low heat if necessary, but do not boil after adding cream.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with additional cream, fresh chives, or croutons as desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but the whole thing comes together in less than an hour.
  • The texture is so creamy and smooth, you'll forget how simple the ingredient list really is.
  • It's easy to adjust for different diets without losing any of that cozy, satisfying flavor.
02 -
  • Don't let the soup boil after adding the cream, or it can curdle and lose that silky texture you worked for.
  • Blending while the soup is still hot gives you the smoothest consistency, so don't wait for it to cool down.
  • If the soup is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream until it reaches the consistency you prefer.
03 -
  • Reserve a few small broccoli florets before blending and stir them back in at the end for texture and visual interest.
  • A pinch of nutmeg may seem optional, but it adds a layer of warmth that makes the soup taste more complex than it really is.
  • Use an immersion blender if you have one, it saves time and keeps the cleanup simple.
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