Description
A hearty and flavorful Italian classic recipe that showcases the deliciousness of broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the chopped broccoli and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or potatoes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg