Creamy Broccoli Soup (Printable)

A velvety smooth soup blending tender broccoli with aromatic vegetables and finished with rich cream for ultimate comfort.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb 2 oz broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
05 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or plant-based cream

→ Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - Pinch of ground nutmeg, optional

→ Garnish

12 - Extra cream, croutons, or chopped chives, optional

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
02 - Add diced potato and carrot to the pot. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Add broccoli florets and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes, until all vegetables are very tender.
04 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth, or carefully transfer in batches to a blender.
05 - Stir in the heavy cream. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg, adjusting seasoning as needed.
06 - Reheat gently if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with extra cream, croutons, or chopped chives if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means hot soup on the table before you've had time to check your phone.
  • The cream swirl at the end tastes indulgent but costs almost nothing, and somehow makes you feel like you've done something special.
  • Blending transforms ordinary vegetables into something silky that actually tastes better than it sounds.
02 -
  • Don't blend when the soup is piping hot—it splatters in ways that make you reconsider everything; let it cool just enough to handle safely.
  • The potato does half the work of thickening, so it's not a decoration; mashing it well means you won't need extra cream to get that luxurious texture.
03 -
  • Toasted croutons made from day-old bread add a crunch that makes the creaminess taste even more interesting.
  • A whisper of white wine, added when the onions are softening, deepens the flavor in a way that tastes like you've been cooking longer than you have.
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