Cream of Broccoli Soup (Printable)

A comforting blended soup featuring fresh broccoli, aromatic vegetables, and rich cream for a smooth, satisfying bowl.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head broccoli (about 1.1 lbs), chopped into florets
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - ½ cup heavy cream, plus extra for garnish (optional)

→ Fats & Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
11 - Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
13 - Croutons (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and minced garlic. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Add chopped broccoli florets and stir to combine. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until broccoli is very tender.
04 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender (or working in batches with a countertop blender), blend the soup until completely smooth.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently reheat over low heat if needed—do not boil after adding cream.
06 - Ladle into bowls. Garnish with extra cream, chives, or croutons as desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or when unexpected guests arrive.
  • The blending transforms humble broccoli into pure silk, proving that simple vegetables deserve better than boiling water.
  • It's naturally vegetarian, freezes beautifully, and tastes even better the next day when the flavors deepen.
02 -
  • The moment you add cream to hot soup is delicate, so always stir it in slowly and keep the heat low afterward, because boiling cream curdles and ruins everything you've built.
  • Your blender power matters less than your patience, so blend longer rather than faster to achieve that velvety texture that makes this soup feel special.
03 -
  • Cut your broccoli into uniform pieces before cooking so everything blends together smoothly without any hidden chunks that ruin the mouthfeel.
  • If your soup is too thick, thin it with more broth one splash at a time until it reaches the consistency you actually want, because creamy doesn't have to mean heavy.
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