Homemade Creamy Broccoli Soup
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Homemade Creamy Broccoli Soup
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Three Vegetable Creamy Broccoli Soup is a quick and easy Homemade Cream Soup without milk or cream. A light vegetarian soup.
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Ingredients
CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 large leek (sliced white part only)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 or 2 sprigs of fresh thyme (if desired)
HOMEMADE CROUTONS
- 2 or 3 slices of crusty Italian Bread (crust removed (if you wish) and cubed)
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic
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Instructions
CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP
- In a medium large pot over medium heat add butter and leeks, sauté 10 minutes, add cubed potatoes and broccoli florets, cook one minute, add broth, simmer on low heat for approximately 30 minutes or until tender, stir in salt, pepper and thyme. Place in blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately with Homemade Croutons and Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy!
HOMEMADE CROUTONS
- In a medium sauce pan add olive oil and 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, heat until hot, but garlic does not burn, remove garlic and add croutons, cook until browned on all sides. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Add to soup or salads.
Notes
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge it will keep for up to four days in the refrigerator. It also freezes well, place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to one month. Thaw in the fridge. Re-heat on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
861mg
(36%)
Potassium
1026mg
(29%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1504IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
116mg
(129%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1026mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1504IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 116mg | 129% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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