Best Ridiculously Easy Cream Of Broccoli Soup Recipes

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EASY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP



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Recipe video above. This Broccoli Soup is a cream of broccoli soup that's thick and creamy, with a great hit of cheese! It's creamy whether you make it with or without cream, though the cream does add an extra edge of luxury. Don't forget the hot crusty bread for dunking!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp (15g) butter ((or olive oil))
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
1 onion (, diced (brown, white yellow))
4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth / stock (, low sodium (or veg stock))
1.5 cups (325ml) water
700g / 1.4lb) broccoli florets ((2 large broccoli + diced peeled stem, Note 1))
2 potatoes (, peeled and diced into 1.5cm / 2/3" cubes)
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1.5 cups (150g) cheddar cheese (, shredded (or other cheese of choice))
3/4 cup (165ml) cream or milk
Cream, for drizzling
Extra grated cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, saute for 2 minutes until onion is softened.
  • Add broth/ water, broccoli, potato, salt and pepper. Bring to simmer, then place the lid on, turn the heat down to medium high and cook for 20 minutes or until the broccoli is soft.
  • Turn stove off (but leave on stove). Puree using a stick blender until smooth (Note 2).
  • Stir in cream, then add cheese a handful at a time, stirring in between to melt.
  • Taste and add more salt if desired.
  • Ladle into bowls. Drizzle with cream and top with extra grated cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 544 g, Calories 366 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g

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

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.

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.

EASY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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This soup is comfort food at it's best! It makes a good lunch or dinner with some sandwiches. I use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian friendly for my sister. Enjoy!!

Provided by Mary_K

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 celery rib
2 garlic cloves
1 medium onion
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups cubed veleveta cheese
pepper
hot sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced celery, onion, and garlic to butter. Allow 2 minutes to soften.
  • Stir in flour and continue stirring for 1 minute.
  • Slowly stir in veg. broth & frozen broccoli. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Spoon out most of the big chunks of broccoli.
  • Mash the broccoli with a potato masher or puree in a blender -- return broccoli to soup.
  • Add milk and cubed cheese. Stir occasionally until melted and well combined.
  • Season with black pepper &/or hot sauce for a kick!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 404.9, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 11.3

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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This soup is a great meal starter, but I also serve it as the main course when I'm in need of a quick nourishing lunch or dinner. Just add a green salad and a biscuit or roll.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
6 cups frozen chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups evaporated milk
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine water and bouillon. Add broccoli and onion. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. , In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, sour cream, parsley and pepper; add to broccoli mixture. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1077mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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