Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Rebecca Franklin
Rebecca Franklin
Rebecca Franklin is a freelance lifestyle writer and recipe developer. Her expertise is in French cuisine, which she writes about and teaches.
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Updated on 12/8/19
Broccoli soup

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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 25 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
128 Calories
9g Fat
8g Carbs
5g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 346mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 5g
Calcium 56mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Nutritious and satisfying, this cream of broccoli soup recipe makes for a quick and easy meal. Its velvety smooth texture, along with a subtly fresh, creamy flavor, will make this pureed soup a favorite with broccoli lovers. A handful of homemade bacon thyme croutons make it extra hearty.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 3 cups chopped fresh broccoli
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • Optional: 1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Garnish: bacon thyme croutons

Steps to Make It

  1. In a large saucepan set over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in butter just until it turns translucent and tender.

  2. Add the chicken stock and broccoli and bring the mixture to a boil.

  3. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the soup for 8 to 10 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.

  4. Using a blender, puree the broccoli soup until it is smooth.

  5. Carefully transfer the hot broccoli mixture back into the saucepan and stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

  6. Heat the soup though - avoid boiling it - and serve immediately.

Use Caution When Blending Hot Ingredients

Steam expands quickly in a blender, and can cause ingredients to splatter everywhere or cause burns. To prevent this, fill the blender only one-third of the way up, vent the top, and cover with a folded kitchen towel while blending.