Easy Broccoli Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: bunch or two of broccoli; 2 -3 T. olive oil; 2 - 3 shallots; 3 - 4 green onions; ~1 -- 1 1/2 t. salt (for water when cooking broccoli and to taste); 1/4 t. black pepper; 1/8 - 1/4 t. cayenne; ~ 4 -- 8 cups liquid depending. I use chicken stock but you can use vegetable stock or water; 1/2 T. butter (optional); splash of 1/2 & 1/2 or milk (optional)

Servings: persons

bunch or two of broccoli
2 -3 T. olive oil
2 - 3 shallots
3 - 4 green onions
~1 -- 1 1/2 t. salt (for water when cooking broccoli and to taste)
1/4 t. black pepper
1/8 - 1/4 t. cayenne
~ 4 -- 8 cups liquid depending. I use chicken stock but you can use vegetable stock or water
1/2 T. butter (optional)
splash of 1/2 & 1/2 or milk (optional)

1
In large, heavy saucepan or stock pot bring an inch or so of salted water to a boil.
2
Roughly chop broccoli and add to water
3
Reduce heat to high simmer, cover and let cook for about 8 minutes (or until tender)
4
In saute pan, add olive oil and heat oil. Add chopped shallots and green onions. Saute until tender.
5
When broccoli is tender, add shallots, green onions with the olive oil in which they cooked. Don't drain remaining water -- use it in the soup. Add stock, black and cayenne peppers, blend using either a hand blender (be sure to turn off heat before using!) or in batches in a standard blender.
6
Add butter and 1/2 & 1/2 (optional)
7
Salt to taste.
8
Heat if needed and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: bunch or two of broccoli, 2 -3 T. olive oil, 2 - 3 shallots, 3 - 4 green onions, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Broccoli Soup

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