Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe

Name: Cream of Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli; ⅓ cup chopped onion; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon thyme; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 1 ½ cups half-and-half; ¼ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons chives, chopped

Servings: persons

1 bunch broccoli
⅓ cup chopped onion
2 cups chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 ½ cups half-and-half
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chives, chopped

1
Cut flowerets from broccoli stems, peel & dice stems.
2
Place broccoli, stems & all, onion, broth, garlic and thyme into a 3 qt saucepan & cover.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
4
Cool slightly.
5
In a blender puree broccoli mixture.
6
Set aside.
7
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
8
Stir in flour.
9
Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
10
Add white pepper and half-and-half.
11
Stir constantly until just thickened.
12
Stir in broccoli puree, heat through.
13
Ladle into soup bowls and top with sour cream and sprinkle with chives.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch broccoli, ⅓ cup chopped onion, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Cream of 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.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

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