Description
This Best Cream of Broccoli Soup is a comforting and creamy dish perfect for chilly days. It combines tender broccoli florets with a rich and velvety base, creating a satisfying soup that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and celery, saute until soft.
- Add Broccoli and Broth: Stir in chicken broth and broccoli florets. Simmer until broccoli is tender.
- Make Roux: In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.
- Add Milk: Slowly whisk in milk to the roux until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the milk mixture into the broccoli soup. Stir well and simmer until thickened.
- Blend: Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Season with black pepper.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot!
Notes
- You can add shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and less butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg