Creamy Broccoli Soup
Description
Simple, wholesome ingredients come together to create a bowl of pure comfort in this Creamy Broccoli Soup. Tender broccoli, onion, celery, and garlic are gently simmered in vegetable broth with a touch of non-dairy milk, then blended until silky smooth. A hint of tarragon adds delicate herbaceous flavor that beautifully complements the fresh broccoli without overpowering it.
A Creamy Broccoli Soup comes together in about 30 minutes, is freezer-friendly, and perfect for meal prep. It's what you want in a cozy, comforting, easy-to-make meal.
Pair this soup with a slice of crusty whole-grain bread, a crisp green salad, or half a sandwich for a satisfying meal. Whether you’re warming up on a chilly evening or looking for a nourishing lunch, this homemade soup delivers simple comfort in every spoonful.Â
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot.
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Add the onion and celery and sauté until the vegetables are fork-tender.
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Add the garlic and continue cooking, stirring continuously for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add 2/3 of a can of vegetable stock and the broccoli to the pan, cover.
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Continue cooking until the broccoli is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
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Next, stir in the remaining stock and the milk.
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Add the salt, pepper, sage, and tarragon, then continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the soup begins to simmer. Remove the pot from the heat.
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Using an Immersion Blender, carefully blend until the soup is smooth.
If you don't have an immersion blender, allow the soup to cool slightly, ladle the mixture into a blender or food processor (do this in batches if necessary), and blend until smooth. Return the soup to the pot and reheat it over medium heat.
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Top each serving with toasted bread or croutons, if desired, and finish with freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 148kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.8g9%
- Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
- Sodium 640mg27%
- Potassium 560mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 6g12%
- Vitamin A 1180 IU
- Vitamin C 72 mg
- Calcium 108 mg
- Iron 2.3 mg
- Vitamin E 1.2 mg
- Vitamin K 150 mcg
- Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
- Folate 90 mcg
- Magnesium 48 mg
- Zinc 0.7 mg
- Selenium 3 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
