Description
A comforting and nutritious soup featuring fresh broccoli, aromatic garlic, and rich heavy cream, perfect for cooler days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the broccoli florets and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust thickness as desired, and consider variations for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg