Description
This Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup is creamy, flavorful, and comforting. Made with fresh broccoli, garlic, and a touch of cream, it’s the perfect quick meal for cozy nights in or a nourishing lunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this soup is simple, healthy, and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups broccoli florets
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Sauté onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until broccoli is tender.
4. Blend with immersion blender until smooth (or carefully use a regular blender in batches).
5. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
6. Heat through and serve warm, garnished with herbs if desired.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in portions up to 3 months.
Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter version.
Add carrots, spinach, or extra veggies for more nutrition.
Top with grated cheese for extra richness.
Make it vegan with plant-based cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop + Blender
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cream of broccoli soup, easy broccoli soup, healthy creamy soup, vegetarian soup