Creamy Broccoli Soup (Printable)

A smooth, rich broccoli blend with cream and aromatic vegetables for ultimate comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
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

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
02 - Add diced potato and carrot to the pot. Cook for 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. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer in batches to a standard blender.
05 - Stir in 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means you can have homemade soup on the table before hunger becomes impatient.
  • The cream swirl transforms simple vegetables into something that feels luxurious without requiring restaurant-level skills.
  • It freezes beautifully, so making an extra batch on a quiet evening pays dividends on chaotic weeknights.
02 -
  • Don't skip the simmering time thinking you'll save minutes; undercooked vegetables refuse to blend smoothly and the soup ends up grainy and disappointing.
  • Blending while the soup is still boiling hot can cause it to splatter dramatically, so let it cool for a minute or blend in batches if using a regular blender.
03 -
  • Save a small handful of raw broccoli florets before blending and stir them back in at the end for texture and a reminder of what you started with.
  • An immersion blender is genuinely worth owning for soups like this—it's faster, safer, and produces a silkier result than a standard blender.
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