Best 15 Quick Cream Of Broccoli Soup Recipes

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Cream of broccoli soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It is a great option for a quick and hearty meal, and it can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like it thick or thin, creamy or chunky, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. This article will provide you with a few of the best recipes for quick cream of broccoli soup, so you can find the one that is perfect for you.

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QUICK CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP



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Adapted from epicurious.com. This is a fantastic low-fat soup recipe that tastes very creamy. It is also fast and easy-a really great healthy soup for the broccoli lover!! I used my immersion blender to make it even creamier.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh broccoli florets)
1 onion, cut into quarters
1 -2 clove garlic, peeled
1 1/2-2 cups chicken broth or 1 1/2-2 cups water (or combination of the two)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
1/2-1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1 dash vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine broccoli, onion, garlic, broth (I used vegetable broth) or water, and salt.
  • Cover pot, bring to a boil, and then simmer for about 15 minutes, or until everything starts getting soft.
  • Use a ladle to transfer 2/3 of the soup into a blender.
  • Blend the soup until smooth. (I just used my immersion blender until I was happy with the texture.)
  • Pour back into saucepan and turn on heat to medium setting.
  • In a small bowl, combine milk with flour and whisk together until smooth.
  • Pour mixture into soup and stir.
  • Add basil and parsley and stir until soup begins to thicken.
  • Add vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 969.4, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 6.1, Protein 15.8

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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This soup is super creamy in texture, but it contains very little actual cream. The butter and flour mixture -- what's called a roux -- gives it body and silkiness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound broccoli, cut into florets, stems peeled and chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring, until combined, 1 minute.
  • Whisking constantly, add broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes.
  • Add broccoli and bring to a simmer. Cook until broccoli is very tender, 20 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl. In batches, fill a blender halfway with mixture and puree until smooth; to allow heat to escape, remove cap from hole in lid, cover lid with a dish towel, and hold down firmly while blending. Return soup to pot as pureed.
  • Add cream and heat over medium until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with broth or water, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 11 g

BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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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

5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
8 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
ground black pepper to taste

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

SIMPLE CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup cream, heavy, light or half-n-half
1 onion, chopped
1 russet potato, peeled and chop
Nutmeg, to taste
6 cups canned chicken stock, warmed
Salt
3 cups chopped broccoli florets and stems
Pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt butter and cook onion until tender over medium high heat. Add potato and toss to coat with butter. Add hot stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in broccoli and return to a simmer. When potato and broccoli are tender, puree in batches in a blender or food processor. Return to pot and add cream. Season to taste and serve warm.

CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP (FROZEN BROCCOLI)



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 stick butter
1 large onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 to 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock, water, or combination
One 10-ounce package frozen broccoli
1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Sweat onions, and stir in the flour until incorporated. Gradually whisk in the stock. Add the broccoli and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Finish with cream. Roughly puree with an immersion blender and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

QUICK CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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WHEN OUR two sons left home (in the same year) to build their own "nests", we had lots of adjustments to make, especially in our menus. This recipe works well for us. It's easy, healthy and tasty. My husband's favorite vegetable is broccoli, so this soup makes his day! -Elsie Quance, Newark, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add the broccoli, onion, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-7 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Let cool for 10 minutes. , Pour into a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to pan; add milk and heat through. Top each serving with a teaspoon of butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP I



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A tasty broccoli soup with a touch of cheese. For a richer, creamier soup, use half and half cream instead of whole milk.

Provided by William Anatooskin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Broccoli Soup

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons margarine
1 onion, chopped
1 large stalk celery, chopped
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
2 ½ cups whole milk
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized cooking pot, add water and broccoli florets and bring to boil; reduce heat and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain, reserving all of the water.
  • In a food processor or blender, process half the cooked broccoli until fairly smooth. Chop remaining broccoli and set aside.
  • In a heavy-bottomed cooking pot, melt butter or margarine, add onion and celery and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until soft. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes. Add reserved water and chicken bouillon granules, and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Stir in milk, nutmeg, pepper, and processed and chopped broccoli, and heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve garnished with grated cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 901 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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This delicious creamy broccoli soup that's ready in just 25 minutes is a perfect start to any meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)
2 teaspoons mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound broccoli, coarsely chopped (3 1/2 cups) or 2 10 ounce packages frozen, chopped broccoli
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and carrots in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in mustard seed, salt and pepper. Stir in broccoli, broth and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
  • Place one-third of the broccoli mixture in blender. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth; pour into bowl. Continue to blend in small batches until all soup is pureed.
  • Return blended mixture to saucepan. Stir in lemon juice. Heat over low heat just until hot. Stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg

CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, small onion, garlics, kosher salt, pepper, mashed potato, broccoli, low sodium vegetable broth, milk, ground nutmeg

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 garlics, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 cups mashed potato
2 small heads broccoli, including stems, chopped
2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 ½ cups milk, of your choice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until semi-translucent. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the mashed potatoes, broccoli, vegetable broth, and milk and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
  • Stir in the nutmeg, then ladle into bowls.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams

EASY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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Stash this light but luscious soup in the freezer for a healthy homemade meal with zero effort. No can opener required.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large head broccoli (about 3 pounds), trimmed, stalks peeled, stalks and florets roughly chopped
1 medium baking potato, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add broth, broccoli, potato, and 2 cups water; season generously with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until broccoli and potato are just tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in a blender (fill it no more than halfway) and return to pot. Stir in cream and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g

CHUNKY BROCCOLI SOUP



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Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to this broccoli soup that's ready in just 15 minutes - perfect for a delicious dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cut up broccoli (about 1 pound)
1 small carrot, shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the broccoli, carrot, salt, pepper and chicken broth to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
  • In small bowl, mix flour and water with wire whisk until the flour is dissolved. Slowly add flour mixture to broccoli, stirring constantly. Heat to boiling over high heat; continue boiling about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened.
  • Stir in half-and-half. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Do not boil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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An easy cream of broccoli soup recipe, this rich and creamy soup is elegant enough for company.

Provided by Ludovic LeFebvre

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Broccoli     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups broccoli florets (about1 1/4 pounds)
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 cup plus 4 teaspoons whipping cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain broccoli. Set aside 4 small florets for garnish.
  • Combine broth and 1 cup cream in heavy large saucepan and bring to boil. Working in batches, puree broccoli, broth mixture, and butter in blender until smooth, about 45 seconds per batch. Return puree to same pan. Season soup to taste with salt and white pepper. (Soup can be made up to 8 hours ahead. Cool slightly, cover, and refrigerate.)
  • Bring soup to simmer, thinning with water if desired. Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Drizzle 1 teaspoon cream over each; garnish with reserved florets.

CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP



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This is one of the best formulas for a creamy, savory broccoli soup - and it doesn't include any cream. Borrowing from the concept of using coconut water to provide the kind of richness that is reminiscent of bone broth in Yi Jun Loh's ingeniously vegan Malaysian ABC soup, this simple green elixir starts with a base of umami-loaded vegetables seared in olive oil then braised in coconut water. With silken tofu providing creaminess, this verdant, vegetable-powered soup can be pleasurably contrasted, in flavor and in temperature, with an optional dollop of sweet, cool ricotta. (If you're keeping this vegan, you'll still have plenty of creamy richness even if you leave the ricotta out.)

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds broccoli
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
1 small sweet potato (preferably white-fleshed), coarsely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 quart unsweetened coconut water, plus more if desired
1 (16-ounce) container silken tofu, drained
Ricotta, for serving (optional)
Finely chopped parsley, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut off the broccoli stems, then cut the stems into 1-inch-thick slices. Separate the florets into small pieces. Reserve the stems and florets separately.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high and add the olive oil. Stir in the onion, carrot, tomato, sweet potato and the broccoli stems, spread in an even layer and season generously with salt and pepper. Let the vegetables on the bottom sear without stirring until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the garlic powder and stir with a wooden spoon to hydrate the spice in the fat and continue cooking for another minute or so. The tomato will start to break down and get jammy.
  • Add the coconut water, raise the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Cover, lower the heat to keep the soup at a gentle boil and continue cooking until all of the vegetables are mostly softened and the stock is imbued with savory flavor, about 10 minutes. For a creamier texture, remove the broccoli stems to snack on or discard; for more broccoli flavor (and roughage), leave the stems in.
  • Stir in the broccoli florets and tofu, raise the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Cover and cook until a paring knife easily cuts the stem part of a broccoli floret, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Carefully ladle the contents of the pot into a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed, then add more coconut water or water to thin out the soup to your desired thickness.
  • Serve hot in shallow bowls, each serving dolloped with a spoonful of fridge-cold ricotta, if using, and lightly drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with herbs, if desired.

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Carrot     Sour Cream     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 cups, serving 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup chopped onion
1 carrot, sliced thin
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 pound broccoli, chopped coarse (about 3 1/2 cups)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook the onion, the carrot, the mustard seeds, and salt and pepper to taste in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion is soft, add the broccoli, the broth, and the water, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is very tender. In a blender purée the soup in batches until it is smooth, transferring it as it is puréed to another heavy saucepan. Whisk in the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, heat the soup over moderately low heat, and whisk in the sour cream (do not let the soup boil).

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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Make and share this Cream of Broccoli Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nat Da Brat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch broccoli
1/4 cup butter
2 onions
2 cups celery, Chopped
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup flour
4 cups milk
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper
slivered almonds
1 tomatoes, Chopped

Steps:

  • Trim broccoli and cut into one-half inch thick slices.
  • Steam in salted water until tender.
  • In large sauce pan, melt butter and saute onions, celery and garlic until brown.
  • Stir flour gradually into butter mixture.
  • Add milk slowly, then add chicken broth and herbs.
  • Stir over low heat until soup thickens and boils.
  • Add broccoli, salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot.
  • Top with almond slivers, cheese or chopped tomato, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 424.9, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3, Protein 8.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh broccoli: Fresh broccoli has a more vibrant flavor and color than frozen broccoli. If you're using frozen broccoli, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli: Overcooked broccoli will become mushy and lose its flavor. Cook it just until it's tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. I recommend using a low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth.
  • Season the soup to taste: Be sure to taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for cream of broccoli soup include shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, croutons, and chopped fresh parsley.

Conclusion:

Cream of broccoli soup is a classic comfort food that's easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover broccoli, and it's also a healthy and delicious meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a creamy, flavorful soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this cream of broccoli soup a try.

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