Creamy Broccoli Soup (Printable)

Velvety smooth broccoli soup enriched with cream and vegetable broth for ultimate comfort in a bowl.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
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 - ½ cup heavy cream or plant-based cream

→ Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
09 - ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - Pinch of ground nutmeg, optional

→ Garnish

12 - Extra cream, croutons, or fresh 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 3 minutes more, 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 very 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 and blend until uniform.
05 - Stir in heavy cream. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, adjusting flavors to preference.
06 - Reheat gently if necessary. Ladle into bowls and serve hot, topped with additional cream, croutons, or fresh chives as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in less than 40 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore.
  • The cream makes it taste indulgent without requiring any special cooking skills or unusual ingredients.
  • You can sneak extra vegetables into it and nobody notices—just more flavor, more nutrition, nobody loses.
02 -
  • Don't skip the simmering time—those vegetables need to be genuinely tender or your blender will struggle and your soup will taste gritty instead of silky.
  • Blend in batches if using a standard blender and never fill it more than halfway, because hot liquid expands and creates steam that can be genuinely dangerous.
  • Add the cream after blending, not before—it keeps the soup from breaking or becoming grainy during the blending process.
03 -
  • Toast your broccoli florets in a hot pan before adding them to the broth—the caramelization adds a subtle nuttiness that elevates the whole soup.
  • Use half vegetable broth and half whole milk for a lighter version that's still creamy without the richness of heavy cream.
  • If your soup breaks or looks separated after blending, whisk in a splash of cold milk and it'll come back together like magic.
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