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Velvety Cream of Broccoli Soup

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Soups
The perfect broccoli cream soup is vibrant emerald green with fresh flavor, not 'boiled cabbage' taste. We achieve this with short cooking time: heating broccoli just until tender preserves chlorophyll and vitamins. Cream and butter carry fat-soluble flavors and silken the texture.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 310 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot
  • Immersion blender
  • Cutting board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Separate broccoli into florets. Don't discard thick stalks: peel woody outer layer and dice tender centers.

Tip: Stalks have great flavor but cook slower, so cut them smaller than florets.
2 ✓

Sauté chopped onion and garlic in butter until translucent.

Tip: Don't brown them; it discolors the soup and overpowers delicate broccoli flavor.
3 ✓

Add broccoli stalks, cover with broth, and cook 5-8 minutes.

Tip: Broth flavor defines the soup. If using water, season more boldly.
4 ✓

Add florets and cook another 5-6 minutes until just tender (check with fork).

Tip: Do not overcook! Best when color is still vibrant green.
5 ✓

Remove from heat and blend until completely smooth. Stir in cream and nutmeg.

Tip: Nutmeg pairs classically with creamy dishes, highlighting richness, but is intense—use sparingly.
6 ✓

Return to heat, warm to near boiling (don't boil long). Serve with cheese or croutons.

Tip: Blending aerates the soup, making it frothy and light.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it turn brown?
Cooked too long or introduced acid (like lemon juice) which degrades green chlorophyll.
Why does it cause bloating?
Broccoli fibers are hard to digest. Seasoning (nutmeg, garlic) and pureeing aids digestibility.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fresh Broccoli
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1 head Yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 quart Vegetable broth (or water)
  • 0.75 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch Grated nutmeg