Cream of Broccoli Soup

Name: Cream of Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 2 talks celery; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 large head broccoli; 5 cups water; 2 tsp Low Sodium Better than Bouillon Chicken Flavor; 2 medium potatoes; ½ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp pepper; ¼ cup cream

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6
Calories
198 kcal
Course
Soup
Cuisine
British, Scottish

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Kira Payne

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A super easy soup that's perfect as a starter or even a main course.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 large onion (chopped)
2 talks celery (chopped)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
1 large head broccoli (preferably organic, a bag of frozen broccoli works too)
5 cups water (or chicken broth)
2 tsp Low Sodium Better than Bouillon Chicken Flavor (omit, if using broth)
2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
½ tsp salt (to taste)
⅛ tsp pepper (to taste)
¼ cup cream (half and half or milk, as desired)

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Instructions

Sauté the onion and celery in the olive oil and butter for a few minutes, then add the water, broccoli and potatoes. Next, add the bouillion, if using, and some salt.
Simmer for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are soft, then blend with an immersion blender.
Taste for salt, and add some freshly grated black pepper, then pour in some cream, half and half or milk, as desired.
Heat thoroughly, without boiling, then serve with a little more black pepper.

Notes

Use vegetable bouillon for a vegetarian broccoli soup.
Nutrition facts calculated using the optional cream.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 bowl Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 437mg (18%) Potassium 701mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 897IU (18%) Vitamin C 107mg (119%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 bowl
Calories	198kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	23g	8%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	16mg	5%
Sodium	437mg	18%
Potassium	701mg	15%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	897IU	18%
Vitamin C	107mg	119%
Calcium	81mg	8%
Iron	1mg	6%