How To Make Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

Making broccoli soup is easy with the right ingredients. You will need a few basic ingredients, including: one large onion, two cloves of garlic, two tablespoons of olive oil, one pound of broccoli, four cups of vegetable broth, one cup of heavy cream, one teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of black pepper, one teaspoon of dried thyme, and one tablespoon of butter. You should also have a blender or food processor handy.

Instructions

To make the soup, start by dicing the onion and mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, add the broccoli and cook for five more minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until the broccoli is soft.

Remove the pot from the heat and use a slotted spoon to transfer the broccoli to the blender. Add the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and thyme to the blender and puree until smooth. Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in the butter. Heat the soup over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is hot.

Serving

Serve the soup immediately in individual bowls. You can also garnish each bowl with a few slices of cooked bacon and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. Or, let the soup cool and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Nutrition

This recipe makes six servings of creamy broccoli soup. Each serving contains approximately 180 calories and 12 grams of fat. There are also 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of dietary fiber in each portion. Additionally, one serving of this soup provides 10 percent of the daily recommended value of iron and six percent of the daily recommended value of calcium.

This broccoli soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that takes just minutes to make. With its rich and creamy texture, you'll be sure to enjoy this comforting dish. And, since it's low in calories and fat, you can feel good about serving it to your family.