Broccoli Soup
A velvety puree of fresh broccoli, onions, and garlic simmered in vegetable broth.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion trimmed and diced 1/4"
- 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets
Instructions
- In stockpot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic. Saute until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add flour. Whisk until well blended. Cook, whisking often, 4 minutes. Do not brown.
- Stir in broth, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
- Add broccoli. Return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, stirring often, until broccoli is very tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
- In a heatproof blender or with an immersion blender, blend soup until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 390mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.