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Creamy Broccoli Soup

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Creamy broccoli soup is a smooth, comforting vegetable soup made with broccoli, simple ingredients, and a rich, satisfying texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 32
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 –4 cups broccoli florets stems peeled and chopped work too
  • 1 medium potato peeled and diced
  • 5 cups vegetable broth or water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup milk plant milk, or cream (optional)
  • Croutons Optional
  • Grated cheese or nutritional yeast Optional
  • Olive oil drizzle Optional

Equipment

soup pot with lid
soup bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion with a pinch of salt and cook 5–6 minutes, until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add broccoli and potato.
  5. Stir to coat with oil and flavor.
  6. Simmer
  7. Add broth, salt, and pepper.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, until vegetables are very tender.
  9. Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
  10. Stir in milk or plant milk if using.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  12. Serve warm with toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Extra creamy: add more potato instead of dairy
Grow-it-yourself: broccoli and onions grow well in cool seasons
More depth: add a pinch of nutmeg or mustard powder
Meal prep: keeps well 3-4 days and freezes nicely

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