Broccoli Soup Recipe

Name: Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 md. broccoli crowns, cut into florets; 1 baking potato, peeled and cubed; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 3 cups stock (I use vegetable, but chicken would work just fine); Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional); 1 cup milk; half and half (optional)

Servings: persons

3 md. broccoli crowns, cut into florets
1 baking potato, peeled and cubed
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cups stock (I use vegetable, but chicken would work just fine)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
1 cup milk
half and half (optional)

1
Begin by chopping the garlic and celery and set them aside.
2
Peel and cube the potato.
3
Cut the broccoli into florets and be sure to save the stems... they will add a lot of flavor to the soup.
4
Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan until it's hot and proceed to saute the garlic and celery to release their flavors.
5
After about two minutes, add the broccoli and potato and saute everything for just a few moments.
6
Cover the vegetables with the stock (you may need to add a little water)and bring to a low boil.
7
Lower to a simmer for just five minutes.
8
Remove the soup from the stove and puree in a food processor, blender, or with a hand blender.
9
At this point, you may add the optional milk or half and half and the cheddar cheese.
10
Stir well and enjoy immediately.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 md. broccoli crowns, cut into florets, 1 baking potato, peeled and cubed, 4 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 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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