Description
A comforting soup filled with tender broccoli, savory broth, and a touch of cream, enhanced by Italian seasoning for a deliciously rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- If desired, stir in the heavy cream for a richer taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half or skip the cream. This soup can be made vegan by omitting the cream and using vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg