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Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup

This easy cream of broccoli soup is a one-pot recipe that's ready in about 40 minutes. It's wonderfully creamy and flavorful!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 117 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt Or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pound broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated; not shredded

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan, add the chicken broth, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme. Whisk to combine.
  2. Add the broccoli. Bring to a boil over high heat. This should take about 5 minutes if using fresh broccoli and 10 minutes if using frozen. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook until the broccoli is very tender, 10-15 minutes.
  3. Turn the heat off. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
  4. Turn the heat up to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan. Cook the soup just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Don't let it boil. Serve immediately. 

Notes

  • How much salt you should use in this recipe depends on how salty your chicken broth is. So, it's a good idea to taste the soup after you mix in the heavy cream and parmesan to make sure it's salty enough to your taste.
  • There are two ways to puree a soup. For a very creamy texture, working in at least two batches, carefully transfer the hot soup to your stand blender. Blend each batch until completely smooth and transfer it to a bowl. When all batches are done, return the pureed soup to the pot and proceed with the recipe. You can see the results of this method in the photos on this page - very smooth and creamy.
  • The second method is to use an immersion blender and blend the soup right inside the pot. I used this method when filming the video, and as you can see, the soup is not as creamy. However, it's just as tasty, and using an immersion blender is easier.
  • Which of these methods you choose is up to you. Both work and both yield great results, just different textures.
  • When using a stand blender, never fill your blender past the maximum fill line. It's best to fill it no more than half full. If the lid of your blender wasn't designed to allow steam to escape, you’ll need to remove the centerpiece and drape a clean towel on top of the lid. You can hold down the lid when blending to prevent it from being pushed off, but do so without actually placing your hand - or your face - over the hot steam.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Gently reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. Don't allow the soup to boil when you reheat it.
  • You can also freeze individual portions of this soup. To prevent the frozen soup from curdling when reheated, I reheat it covered in a 50% power microwave in 30-second sessions, stirring often.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Sodium 461mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 117kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Sodium 461mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.