Creamy Broccoli Soup (Printable)

A smooth, comforting blend of broccoli and vegetables in rich broth, finished with cream.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
05 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or plant-based cream

→ Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - Pinch of ground nutmeg, optional

→ Garnish

12 - Extra cream, croutons, or chopped chives, optional

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
02 - Add diced potato and carrot to the pot. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
03 - Add broccoli florets and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes until all vegetables are completely tender.
04 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth, or carefully transfer in batches to a standard blender.
05 - Stir in heavy cream or plant-based alternative. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, adjusting to taste.
06 - Reheat gently if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with extra cream, croutons, or chopped chives as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you've been stirring a pot for hours when you've actually spent less than half that time.
  • The texture is impossibly smooth, almost like silk, with none of that grainy quality some broccoli soups end up with.
  • One pot, one blender, minimal cleanup—weeknight dinners shouldn't require a culinary degree.
02 -
  • Don't skip the potato—it's what makes this creamy without feeling heavy, and it's what separates this from sad, watery broccoli soup.
  • If your soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water rather than more cream; cream added in large amounts can overpower the broccoli's gentle flavor.
  • Taste before you serve because seasoning is personal, and what tastes right to me might need adjustment for your palate and your specific broth.
03 -
  • If you're nervous about blending hot liquid, let it cool for five minutes first—it's safer and honestly just smarter.
  • A hand blender changes everything about soup-making because you get better control and less splashing, plus fewer dishes at the end.
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