Broccoli Soup Recipe

Name: Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1 russet potato, peeled and diced; 1 pinch dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed; 2 -4 tablespoons cream (optional) or 2 -4 tablespoons half-and-half (optional); fresh ground black pepper; Optional toppings; shaved parmesan cheese (optional) or shredded cheddar cheese (optional); crumbled bacon (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 russet potato, peeled and diced
1 pinch dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed
2 -4 tablespoons cream (optional) or 2 -4 tablespoons half-and-half (optional)
fresh ground black pepper
Optional toppings
shaved parmesan cheese (optional) or shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
crumbled bacon (optional)

1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the potato, thyme, salt, and broth and bring to a boil.
4
Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered until the potato is fork tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Add the broccoli and simmer for 3 minutes.
6
Puree the soup in batches in a blender or with an immersion blender.
7
Return soup to the pot and add the cream. Bring to a simmer, taste, and season with salt and pepper.
8
Serve with optional toppings.

733

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, sliced, 1 garlic clove, smashed, 1 russet potato, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli Soup

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