Best Really Easy Broccoli Soup Recipes

20 MINUTE BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook butter, onion and carrots over medium heat until onion softens (about 3 minutes). Add broccoli, chicken broth, and seasonings. Simmer until broccoli is softened, about 8 minutes.
• Remove 1 cup of vegetables, coarsely chop and set aside. Using an immersion blender, blend remaining vegetables and broth.
• Place flour in a small bowl. Add in cream a little at a time stirring until smooth. Bring blended vegetable mixture to a boil and whisk in cream mixture. Continue whisking until thick and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in cheeses & reserved chopped vegetables and serve immediately.

REALLY EASY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in water until tender.
• Do not drain.
• Add remaining ingredients except cheese and simmer for 3 or 4 minutes.
• Run through blender until you have desired consistency. ( you can set aside a few flowerettes for garnish).
• Stir in cheese if using.
• For Vegetarian do not use Cream of Chicken.

EASIEST BROCCOLI SOUP EVER

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the insert. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli, cover the pot, and steam the broccoli until fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer broccoli to a blender and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Place milk, Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese in the blender. Carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving before leaving it on to puree. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree in a bowl.

QUICK CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP

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.

EASY BUT ELEGANT BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; cook the onion, carrot and garlic for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the stock and bring to a boil; add the broccoli.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the soup in batches and transfer to a glass bowl.
• Stir in the cream; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until chilled.
• Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
• If you prefer hot soup, serve when ready with a sprinkling of chopped parsley on each serving.

BEST BROCCOLI SOUP

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.

THE BEST BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP

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.

RICH BROCCOLI CREAM SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the broccoli, broth, garlic salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until broccoli is tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream; cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

QUICK AND EASY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, thyme, salt, and broth and bring to a boil.
• Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
• Add the broccoli with cheese sauce.
• Simmer another 5-10 minutes.
• Puree the soup in batches in a blender or with an immersion blender.
• I like mine a little bit more chunky so I use
• a potato masher to smash the broccoli and potatoes leaving some texture in the soup.
• Bring to a simmer, taste, and season with salt
• and pepper.
• Enjoy!