Quick and Easy Broccoli Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Quick and Easy Broccoli Soup, a creamy and delicious recipe that comes together in just 25 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy lunches, this wholesome soup features tender broccoli florets simmered in flavorful vegetable broth, enhanced with aromatic onion and garlic. For an extra touch of indulgence, stir in a splash of heavy cream or top with melty cheddar cheese. Whether you're looking for a healthy vegetarian soup or a simple one-pot recipe with minimal prep, this velvety broccoli soup checks all the boxes. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a quick, satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cups heavy cream (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
Add the broccoli florets to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree in batches, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream if desired, and season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.7 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.5 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 194 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 5107 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 47.5 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 817 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1949 mg | 41% | |
*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.
