Try this healthy broccoli soup alongside grilled cheese sandwiches or as a starter for a simple dinner.
Together, these veggies add savory and sweet flavors that combine with the broccoli without overpowering it.
Thyme or parsley is added next for some herby notes.
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Which one you choose depends on your taste.
Add the Broccoli
Broccoli stems and florets are used in the easy broccoli soup.
One medium to large broccoli crown will offer enough broccoli to make 8 cups chopped.
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Your pieces of florets and stems should all be cut to roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
To save time, you’re free to use precut broccoli florets.
We don’t recommend using frozen broccoli here as the flavor can get watered down.
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The broccoli cooks in a combination of broth and water.
This combination isan easy way to cut down on sodium, which is typically high in soups.
It’s important not to overfill your blender.
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Blend the soup in batches if it fills more than two-thirds of the blender.
Is Pureed Broccoli Soup Vegetarian?
Chicken broth adds the most savory flavor, but vegetable broth or “no-chicken” broth works well too.
Can I Make Pureed Broccoli Soup Ahead?
This soup is the perfect grab-and-go lunch.
Cover and refrigerate the soup for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
Add garlic and thyme (or parsley); cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
Add water and broth; bring to a lively simmer over high heat.
Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook until very tender, about 8 minutes.
Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth.
(Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.)
Stir in half-and-half (if using), salt and pepper.
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