Velvety Broccoli Soup (Printable)
Silky broccoli and potato puréed with a touch of cream; quick, nourishing and easy to make vegan or gluten-free.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.1 lb broccoli florets
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
05 - 3 ⅓ cups vegetable broth
06 - ⅔ cup heavy cream (substitute with dairy-free alternative for vegan version)
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
10 - Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
02 - Add the diced potato and broccoli florets to the saucepan, stirring to coat evenly with oil. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
03 - Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15–18 minutes until all vegetables are fork-tender.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, work in batches using a countertop blender.
05 - Stir in the cream and nutmeg if using. Heat gently over low heat but do not bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with reserved broccoli florets or a delicate swirl of cream.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture turns out luxuriously silky without a single drop of heavy technique required.
- It freezes beautifully, so you can double the batch and thank yourself on a night when even boiling water feels ambitious.
02 -
- Overboiling the soup after adding cream will cause it to break and look grainy instead of smooth.
- The soup thickens considerably as it cools, so what seems perfectly seasoned hot may taste underseasoned the next day.
03 -
- Reserve a few tiny broccoli florets, blanch them briefly, and use them as a garnish for a restaurant quality presentation.
- A squeeze of lemon juice at the very end brightens the whole pot and makes people wonder what your secret is.