I Forgot About the Broccoli Soup Recipe

Name: I Forgot About the Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional); 3 ½ cups vegetable broth or 3 ½ cups chicken broth; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 -4 whole black peppercorns (or 1/2 tsp ground black pepper); 1 bay leaf; 3 cups chopped broccoli (stems and florets); ½ cup milk or ½ cup half-and-half; salt, to taste; crouton; shredded cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional)
3 ½ cups vegetable broth or 3 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
3 -4 whole black peppercorns (or 1/2 tsp ground black pepper)
1 bay leaf
3 cups chopped broccoli (stems and florets)
½ cup milk or ½ cup half-and-half
salt, to taste
crouton
shredded cheese

1
Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the chopped onion and celery and saute until the onion is transluscent.
2
Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir until it's incorporated.
3
(This is optional, but it does give a little body to the soup).
4
Add the broth, thyme, turmeric, peppercorns, bay leaf and broccoli pieces.
5
Simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 20 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and blend with immersion blender (or blend in batches in blender or food processor.
7
Add the milk or cream; taste for seasoning - whether or not you might need more salt depends on how salty your broth is.
8
If necessary, return to burner for a few minutes to heat the milk.
9
Serve, garnished with croutons and/or shredded cheese, if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional), and more.

Yes, I Forgot About the 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.

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