Really Easy Broccoli Soup
Warm, comforting, and ready in just 30 minutes, this Really Easy Broccoli Soup is the ultimate quick weeknight dinner or cozy lunch option. Featuring tender broccoli florets, aromatic garlic, and onion sautéed to perfection, all blended with vegetable broth into a velvety smooth soup, this recipe delivers rich flavor with minimal effort. A touch of optional heavy cream adds subtle decadence, balancing the vibrant, earthy notes of the broccoli. Perfect for meal prep or serving fresh, this simple vegetarian soup is both nutritious and satisfying. Garnish with croutons or grated cheese and pair with crusty bread for a complete, wholesome meal. Keywords: easy broccoli soup, quick soup recipe, vegetarian broccoli soup, creamy soup, weeknight dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 750 milliliters vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 milliliters heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly under running water and set them aside.
Peel and roughly chop the onion and garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets to the pot and stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring the broccoli is mostly submerged. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Using an immersion blender or a stand blender, purée the soup until smooth and creamy. Be cautious when blending hot liquids.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the heavy cream if using for added richness.
Return the soup to low heat to warm through before serving.
Serve hot with crusty bread or your favorite toppings, such as grated cheese or croutons.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 728 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 411 mg | 9% | |
*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.
