Description
A simple yet luxurious cream of broccoli soup that brings comfort and flavor without fuss. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 70g unsalted butter, divided
- 172g sweet onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 720ml chicken broth
- 575g fresh broccoli florets
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 480ml half and half
Instructions
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes until the onion is soft and fragrant.
- Add broth, broccoli, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Carefully blend the broccoli mixture in batches until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot.
- In a pan, melt the remaining butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly add half and half to the roux while whisking. Whisk until the mixture thickens and is silky smooth.
- Stir the cream mixture into the soup. Heat gently until everything is warmed through. Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with cracked pepper, a swirl of half and half, or crunchy croutons. Serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the broccoli for vibrant color. You can substitute half and half with heavy cream plus a splash of milk for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: broccoli soup, creamy soup, quick dinner, comfort food, vegetarian recipes