Cream of Broccoli Soup
This cream of broccoli soup is creamy, warm, and made from ingredients I trust in my kitchen. It turns simple broccoli into broccoli cheddar style comfort that feels like home.
Equipment
- Large cooking pot
- Food processor or blender
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Cream of Broccoli Soup
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped small
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour for thickness
- 2 cups milk warm
- 1 cup light chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional broccoli cheddar style
- 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Chop and wash: Wash broccoli gently and chop into small friendly pieces.
- Cook onions: Melt butter in a large pot and cook onions until sweet and clear.
- Make creamy base: Sprinkle flour, stir with a spoon, then add warm milk and broth.
- Simmer broccoli: Add chopped broccoli florets and simmer until very tender.
- Blend soup: Blend the broccoli soup carefully until creamy texture forms.
- Add cheese and season: Stir in cheddar, salt, and pepper and feel the thickness.