Creamed Broccoli Soup
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this creamy, velvety creamed broccoli soup—a soul-warming recipe that combines wholesome broccoli, aromatic garlic and onion, and a rich base of chicken or vegetable stock. This easy-to-make soup, ready in just 35 minutes, is blended to silky perfection and finished with a luscious swirl of heavy cream for a luxurious texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy lunches, it can be garnished with shredded cheddar cheese for an extra savory kick and served alongside crusty bread for dipping. Bursting with flavor and loaded with nutrients, this creamed broccoli soup is a must-try dish that strikes the perfect balance of healthy and indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 0.5 cup, shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- 1 loaf crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and set them aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets to the pot and stir to coat them with the buttery onion and garlic mixture.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the broccoli simmer for about 15 minutes, or until it becomes tender.
Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches and blend until smooth before returning it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Reheat the soup gently on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil after adding the cream.
Ladle the creamed broccoli soup into bowls. Top with shredded cheddar cheese if desired and serve with crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 8551 mg | 372% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.9 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 75.5 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 870 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 901 mg | 19% | |
*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.
