Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or a dairy alternative
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the chopped broccoli and vegetable broth, bring to a simmer.
- Cook until the broccoli is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- Stir in the milk and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh broccoli for the best color and flavor. Adjust milk amount to achieve desired thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: broccoli soup, Italian soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, creamy soup