Creamy Broccoli Soup (Print)

A rich and velvety soup featuring tender broccoli blended with aromatic vegetables and finished with cream for ultimate smoothness.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.1 lbs 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 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
09 - ½ tsp salt, or to taste
10 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
11 - Pinch of ground nutmeg

→ Garnish

12 - Extra cream, croutons, or chopped chives

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
02 - Add diced potato and carrot to the pot. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat with aromatics.
03 - Add broccoli florets and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–18 minutes until all vegetables are very tender.
04 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth, or carefully transfer in batches to a standard blender.
05 - Stir in heavy cream. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg, adjusting seasoning to taste. Reheat gently if necessary before serving.
06 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Garnish with extra cream, croutons, or chopped chives if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary broccoli into something luxurious without any fancy techniques
  • The potato trick creates the creamiest texture without using cups of heavy cream
  • This soup keeps beautifully for days and actually tastes better the next time around
02 -
  • Let the soup cool slightly before blending to avoid hot splatters
  • The potato is not optional if you want that restaurant quality creamy texture
  • Nutmeg sounds unusual but it genuinely transforms ordinary broccoli soup into something special
03 -
  • White pepper gives a cleaner flavor if you do not want black specks in your green soup
  • An immersion blender saves time and dishes but a regular blender makes it slightly smoother
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