Cream Of Broccoli Soup
Homemade cream of broccoli soup lets you skip the can in favor of rich, freshly made soup. Creamy, comforting, and made with simple ingredients, this easy recipe is a cozy favorite that’ll have everyone begging for more.
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Ever have one of those nights when you just want something warm, cozy, and easy to throw together?
That’s where this homemade broccoli soup comes in.
It’s creamy, flavorful, and totally hits the spot without a ton of effort.
Plus, it’s way, way, way yummier than the canned kind!
Better yet?
You don’t need anything fancy here, just a few simple ingredients and you’ve got the kind of soup that’s like a hug in a bowl.
Serve it with some crusty bread or a grilled cheese, and dinner is officially done!
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Celery– Finely diced
- Onion– Peeled and diced
- Butter– Unsalted
- Broccoli– Fresh florets, rough chopped. Remove any big pieces of stems.
- Broth– Chicken broth or vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian
- Spices– Garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Slurry– Cornstarch and cold water
- Heavy cream– Don’t substitute a lower fat dairy product. It won’t be as thick as heavy cream.
How to Make
Homemade cream of broccoli soup is pretty easy to make!
Just, melt the butter in a large, deep skillet or soup pot over medium low heat and saute the celery and onion until they are just tender.
Add the broccoli, broth, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot then bring the mixture to a boil.
As soon as the mixture boils, turn the heat down to low so it just simmers.
Let the mixture simmer for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Blend the soup with an immersion blender to your desired consistency.
Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until it’s smooth .
Stir the slurry mixture into the soup.
Bring the soup back to a boil then reduce it to a simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the cream and let the mixture heat on low heat for roughly 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat it on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through, stirring in more cream or broth to thin it if needed.
Tips and Tricks
- Heavy cream is a must. You don’t want to use
- You can blend it smooth, or leave chunks, depending on your personal preference.
- For extra flavor, saute some crushed fresh garlic with the onions.
- Turn it into broccoli cheddar soup, by stirring in cheddar cheese when you add the heavy cream.
Other Homemade Soup Recipes
Homemade cream of broccoli soup is a major upgrade to the canned kind that you’ll love.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other homemade cream of soup recipes?
Try these:
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Cream Of Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 4 stalks celery finely diced
- 1 large yellow onion peeled & diced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 8-12 oz fresh broccoli florets roughly chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 1/4 cup COLD water
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Add the celery, onion, and butter to a large skillet set over medium low heat. Cook just until tender.4 stalks celery, 1 large yellow onion, 3 tbsp butter
- Add the broccoli, broth, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot then bring the mixture to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.8-12 oz fresh broccoli florets, 2 cups chicken broth, 2 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper
- Using an immersion blender blend the soup together. You can blend it smooth, or leave chunks, depending on your personal preference.
- In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth and evenly combined, then stir the mixture into the soup.2 tbsp cornstarch
- Bring the soup to a boil then reduce it to a simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the cream and let the mixture heat on low heat for roughly 10 minutes.2 cups heavy cream
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Heavy cream is a must. You don't want to use
- You can blend it smooth, or leave chunks, depending on your personal preference.
- For extra flavor, saute some crushed fresh garlic with the onions.
- Turn it into broccoli cheddar soup, by stirring in cheddar cheese when you add the heavy cream.
Nutrition
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