Description
Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup is a warm, comforting dish that blends fresh broccoli and tender potatoes into a velvety texture. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a quick meal, this soup nourishes both body and soul. With minimal preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s an ideal recipe for busy families. Enjoy a bowl of this delightful soup, garnished with herbs or croutons, and let the rich flavors tantalize your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 medium potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prep the veggies: Wash broccoli and chop into bite-sized pieces. Peel and dice potatoes into even cubes. Finely chop onion and mince garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cook vegetables: Add diced potatoes and broccoli to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth to cover everything (about 4 cups). Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.
- Blend: Transfer mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender in the pot until smooth; leave some texture if desired.
- Final touches: Return blended soup to low heat, stir in cream or milk until heated through, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg