Broccoli Soup
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 170
- Total Fat
- 7
- Saturated Fat
- 4
- Carbohydrates
- 21
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 5
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 18
- Sodium
- 417
- Total: 50 min
- Prep: 25 min
- Cook: 25 min
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 russet potato, peeled and diced
Pinch dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 (16-ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed
2 to 4 tablespoons cream or half-and-half, optional
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the potato, thyme, salt, and broth and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered until the potato is fork tender, about 10 minutes. Add the broccoli and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Puree the soup in batches in a blender or with an immersion blender. Return soup to the pot and add the cream. Bring to a simmer, taste, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with optional toppings.
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- Optional toppings: shaved Parmesan, shredded cheddar or crumbled bacon .