Description
A creamy and delicious broccoli soup that is rich in flavor and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Instructions
- Start with the aromatics: in a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. This is where the flavor begins to build, so don’t rush it.
- Add in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. The kitchen will start to smell incredible—rich, savory, and slightly sweet from the caramelizing garlic.
- Toss in the broccoli florets to the pot and stir to coat them in the garlicky oil. Cook for 2–3 minutes to soften slightly.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender enough to mash with a spoon.
- Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, let it cool slightly and carefully transfer to a blender in batches. For a chunkier texture, only blend half the soup.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. A little more salt or a pinch of extra pepper can make all the difference.
- Serve warm into bowls and enjoy as-is, or top with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh herbs, or even some toasted croutons for added texture.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
- For added flavor, consider sautéing additional spices or vegetables with the onion and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg