Broccoli soup, a delectable and versatile dish, has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you're seeking a creamy and comforting indulgence or a lighter, broth-based option, the culinary landscape offers a myriad of recipes to satisfy every palate. From classic preparations that showcase the vibrant green florets to innovative twists featuring unexpected ingredients, the best broccoli soup awaits your discovery. Embark on a culinary journey as we unravel the secrets of crafting the perfect broccoli soup, ensuring a delightful experience with each spoonful.
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BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This recipe is thick and flavorful. It is simple, delicious, and quick to make, enjoy (I know you will).
Provided by Jessie A.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and saute onion and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
- In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. Season with pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 528 mg, Sugar 7 g
THE BEST BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP
This outstanding broccoli-cheddar soup is rich, cheesy and packed with flavor. We decided to puree just over half the soup which makes it extra thick and creamy, and left the remainder chunky so there are broccoli bits in every bite. Gild the lily with more shredded cheese on top to satisfy your comfort food craving.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, broccoli, bay leaves, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of black pepper Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the broth has thickened and the broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prick the potato all over with a fork and put on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until tender, flipping halfway through, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until crumbly.
- Reserve 2 cups of the soup in a liquid measuring cup and discard the bay leaves. Let the remaining hot soup cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Add the mashed potato. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until very smooth.
- Stir the pureed soup and reserved 2 cups of soup back into the pot. Whisk in the cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar.
BEST BROCCOLI SOUP
Here's a creamy, comforting broccoli soup. It's a delicious way to eat your vegetables. -Carolyn Weinberg, Custer, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring water to boil. Add the broccoli, celery and carrots; boil 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set vegetables aside. , In the same pot, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Stir in reserved vegetables and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 868mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This recipe is thick and flavorful. Simple, delicious, and quick to make. Hope that you enjoy it as much as my family does. I have added chicken to this soup, very good
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and sauté onion, garlic and celery until tender.
- Add broccoli and broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Purée soup (I use a hand blender) or mash with potato masher.
- Return to heat.
- In small saucepan, over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk.
- Stir until thick and bubbly, add to soup.
- Add cheese; stir until melted.
- Season with pepper and serve.
BEST BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
Easy and delicious. A recipe that even the kids will love.
Provided by 2doulas
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium sized stock pot, over medium heat, combine soup mix and water, stirring constantly until well mixed.
- Add broccoli florets, partially cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes stirring often.
- Once broccoli is tender, place soup in a food processor or blender and puree. Once blended return soup mixture to stock pot, add milk and stir.
- Add cheese to soup mixture keeping 1/2 cup set aside. Stir soup until cheese is melted and then sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top of individual soup servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 923.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
THE BEST BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP WITH CHICKEN
This is delicious and lower-fat than most creamy soups as it has no cream in it. I have adapted it from a number of broccoli soups and added chicken (use pre cooked to save time) to make it a more complete meal. Perfect winter comfort food!
Provided by mbartholdson
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h15m
Yield 8 serving, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute onion and garlic with 2 tbsp butter until onion is becoming translucent.
- In another pan melt remaining butter and slowly add flour to create a roue.
- Combine all ingredients in crock pot and simmer on high for 4 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- You may need to stir often during first hour to ensure all ingredients are combined.
- Top with additional cheddar cheese and green onions if you like!
BEST CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
This is from a dear old friend when I first got married 30 some years ago. She's a Finlander from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan so it may be familiar to some of you. We needed lots of warm soup living in the cold northern region!
Provided by Janna
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine broccoli, potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion in a large stockpot; pour enough water over the vegetable mixture to cover. Add bouillon cubes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat; cook at a simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- While vegetables simmer, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter to incorporate. Slowly stir milk into the butter mixture, cooking and stirring until you have a thick sauce, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat under vegetables to low. Stir sauce into vegetable mixture to combine with the liquid smoothly. Add cheese in small amounts, allowing each addition to melt into the soup before adding the next. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 719.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI AND POTATO SOUP
Broccoli, onions, and potato cooked in chicken broth and pureed with milk and cream in this roux-thickened soup.
Provided by BRITTLEY47
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the melted butter until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add potato and broccoli stems; generously season with salt and pepper. Pour broth into potato mixture, cover, and simmer until potatoes are softened, about 10 minutes.
- Mix broccoli florets into soup and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour, milk, and heavy cream into melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk milk mixture until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk thickened milk mixture into soup until incorporated; adjust salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 625.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and saute onion and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
- In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup.
- Season with pepper and serve.
Tips:
- For a creamy soup, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. You can also puree the soup in a blender in batches, being careful not to overfill the blender.
- To make the soup heartier, add some cooked chicken, beef, or tofu. You can also add some cooked vegetables, such as diced carrots, celery, or zucchini.
- If you don't have any heavy cream, you can use milk instead. However, the soup will not be as creamy.
- To add a bit of spice to the soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. You can also add some grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Broccoli soup is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover broccoli. With so many variations to choose from, there's sure to be a broccoli soup recipe that everyone will love.
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