Comforting Broccoli Soup
Creamy, hearty, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Comforting Broccoli Soup is the ultimate feel-good dish for chilly days. Featuring fresh broccoli as the star ingredient, this soup is complemented by a flavorful medley of sautéed onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, simmered to perfection in rich vegetable stock. A luscious blend of heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese gives it an irresistibly velvety texture and a savory depth of flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend lunches. Serve it hot with crusty bread or a side salad for a cozy, nourishing meal that's sure to warm both body and soul.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g broccoli
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the broccoli by washing it thoroughly and chopping it into small florets. Peel the broccoli stems and chop them into small pieces.
Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and dice the carrot. Slice the celery stalk thinly. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped broccoli florets and stems. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot, or transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Return the soup to the pot (if using a countertop blender). Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until fully incorporated and creamy.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with additional shredded cheddar cheese or a drizzle of cream, if desired. Pair with crusty bread for a complete and comforting meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.2 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.1 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 5044 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.4 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 60.6 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1247 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3826 mg | 81% | |
*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.
