Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup is thick, creamy, healthy and super easy to make.
When the weather gets cold, I switch my lunch routine from salads to soups. I make a big batches of soup often so that I have some kind of warm comforting soup ready for lunch. This cream of broccoli soup has the soup of choice lately. Another favorite is this Sl Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup
Most recipes for cream of broccoli soup use a lot of cream, and I'm in it for the broccoli. After trying a few things out, I discovered a way to use a small amount of cream and a lot of broccoli. The trick is to puree the broccoli and add a little bit of cream. The result is a bowl of thick and creamy broccoli soup that tastes delicious.
This soup is so easy to make. In less than an hour, you can have a piping hot bowl of creamy, healthy and delicious soup. Store the soup in the fridge for few days, or freeze for up to three months.
Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup
Easy creamy of broccoli soup is full of healthy broccoli and easy to make
Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli stems and florets roughly chopped - about 5 cups
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 clove chopped garlic
- ½ cup cream or whole milk
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese - optional
- [wellio]
Instructions
- place all ingredients except for the milk and cheese and cook covered over medium heat for about 20 minutes - or until broccoli has softened.
- using an immersion blender blend the mixture until it forms a thick liquid - it may contain pieces of broccoli - if you don't prefer chunky blend until smooth
- stir in the milk and cheese if using and serve
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 547mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 7gSugar: 8gProtein: 11g
Nutrition information is provided by an online calculator and is meant to be used for informational purposes only. Even though I try to provide accurate information, these figures should still be considered as estimates.
In honor of National Soup Swap Day, I'm sharing some of my blogging friends soup swap picks...
- Basil Turkey Soup by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
- Black Bean and Ham Bone Soup by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup by Simple and Savory.com
- Middle Eastern Meatball Soup with Vegetables by Kate’s Recipe Box
- Port Wine Cream of Mushroom Soup by The Redhead Baker
- Rich and Easy Clam Chowder by Books n’ Cooks
Wendy says
I love making creamy soups with no cream....thanks for this recipe.
anne says
You are welcome Wendy!
Books n' Cooks (@booksncooks2) says
I'm not a huge fan of cream-based soups, so this version of cream of broccoli is a great recipe for me to try.
Jolene Martinelli says
Great way to get my veggies in. Looks amazing!
anne says
Thanks Jolene!
Sarah Newman says
Broccoli soup is my fav! Love the minimal ingredients in this one. YAY!
fitfoodienutter says
This soup is a perfect meal on these cold and wintery days. Can't go wrong with a comforting bowl like this. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I would love to try this using dairy-free milk! Yum 🙂
sproutingzenjen says
So much goodness in one recipe! Yum Yum. I have been craving all things broccoli lately. Must be the cold weather!