Creamy Broccoli Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of velvety, nutrient-rich creamy broccoli soup that comes together easily with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
- •2 large heads of broccoli, chopped into florets and stems peeled and diced (about 6 cups)
- •3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •3 cups vegetable broth
- •1 cup heavy cream
- •1 medium Yukon gold potato, peeled and diced (for natural thickening)
- •1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- •1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- •1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the vegetable broth, chopped broccoli florets and stems, and the diced potato to the pot.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are very tender.
- 6
Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth and creamy.
- 7
Return the pot to low heat and stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg, heating gently until warm without letting it boil.
- 8
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese if desired before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- For a lighter or pareve version, substitute the butter with olive oil and the heavy cream with full-fat canned coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, reheating gently on the stovetop.
- Reserve a few small broccoli florets before blending and stir them back in at the end for added texture and visual appeal.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished soup is luxuriously smooth and vibrant green, emitting a comforting aroma of garlic and nutty nutmeg, with a rich, savory broccoli flavor.