Broccoli Cream Cheese Soup
Indulge in the cozy, velvety comfort of homemade Broccoli Cream Cheese Soup, a creamy and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This decadent soup blends tender broccoli florets with sautéed onion and garlic in a rich vegetable broth, enhanced by the luxurious creaminess of softened cream cheese and heavy cream. Puréed to silky perfection, each spoonful boasts a harmony of earthy and cheesy flavors, with an optional sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese for an extra layer of indulgence. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing starter. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread for a soul-warming meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Keywords: broccoli cream cheese soup, creamy soup recipes, easy dinner ideas, vegetarian soup, cozy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Grated cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets to the pot and stir well to coat them in the butter mixture.
Pour the vegetable broth over the broccoli and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
Using an immersion blender, purée the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the soup.
Add the heavy cream, salt, and ground black pepper to the soup. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Simmer the soup for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully heated through and creamy.
Ladle the soup into bowls and, if desired, garnish with grated cheddar cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2537 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.5 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.5 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 613 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 3529 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 60.2 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 980 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2185 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
