Easy Healthy Cream of Broccoli Soup

Name: Easy Healthy Cream of Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 3 large heads broccoli; 2 tablespoons flour; 4 cups water; salt and pepper to taste; ¼ cup heavy cream; sharp cheddar cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
294 kcal
Course
Soup
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Easy Healthy Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ashley Lopez

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Cream of broccoli soup is a classic. With only 5 humble ingredients (not including water, salt and pepper), it's the perfect recipe for for lazy lunches and light, simple suppers. Finished with sprinkling of sharp cheddar cheese, this soup is warm, healthy and ultra satisfying.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
3 large heads broccoli roughly chopped into even sized pieces (stems and all)
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups water plus more to thin out if necessary
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup heavy cream optional
sharp cheddar cheese grated, for serving

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Notes

immersion blender
vegetable peeler
DO NOT use a bullet style blender to blend soup unless it has cooled down completely. Blending a hot liquid in a bullet style blender can cause it to explode upon opening because it doesn't allow for any steam to escape, which can cause burns and a huge mess.
If using a standard blender (rather than an immersion blender), you’ll need to work in batches– very carefully! Make sure to open the top of the blender often to avoid the steam creating too much pressure in the blender.
If you want a dairy-free or vegan version of this soup, just skip the heavy cream or use a plant based cashew cream and garnish with dairy-free shredded cheese.
If your broccoli stems have hard, woody spots, use a vegetable peeler or sharp knife to cut them off. The rest of the stems will soften and blend into the soup.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 294kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 168mg (7%) Potassium 1505mg (43%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 3060IU (61%) Vitamin C 409mg (454%) Calcium 241mg (24%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 294 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	294kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	17mg	6%
Sodium	168mg	7%
Potassium	1505mg	32%
Fiber	12g	48%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	3060IU	61%
Vitamin C	409mg	454%
Calcium	241mg	24%
Iron	4mg	22%