Description
A velvety, comforting bowl of homemade cream of broccoli soup that’s quick, easy, and perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (70g)
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped (about 1 cup/172g)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 3 cups chicken broth (720mL)
- 8 cups broccoli florets (1.25 lbs/575g)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half (480mL)
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and aromatic, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add broccoli florets.
- Season with salt and pepper, stir well, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender and bright green.
- Transfer the mixture in batches to a blender and blend until smooth (leave the lid vented to release steam).
- Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly golden.
- Slowly add the half-and-half while whisking constantly to form a smooth, creamy base.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until thick and bubbly.
- Pour the creamy mixture into the soup and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm with toppings like herbs or croutons if desired.
Notes
For a richer soup, you can add a small cooked potato before blending. For dairy-free, swap half-and-half with coconut milk or cashew cream. Add protein like shredded chicken or beans for more substance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: broccoli, soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy soup, healthy dinner