Description
Warm up on cold days with this delightful Cozy Simple Cream of Broccoli Soup. Its rich, velvety texture and vibrant flavors will wrap you in comfort as you savor every spoonful. Made with fresh ingredients and easy to prepare, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings spent curled up at home. Enjoy a taste of nostalgia with each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a lighter version)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the broccoli florets and any saved stems; cook until they are vibrant green and slightly tender (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring it covers the broccoli. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Using an immersion blender or a traditional blender, puree the soup until smooth. Return to low heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk) until well combined; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg