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Warming Italian Broccoli Soup

This delightful Italian broccoli soup is a comforting dish perfect for busy evenings, filled with wholesome broccoli and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 medium onion, chopped the tearjerker
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced minced happiness
  • 3 cups vegetable broth can also use chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream life’s too short for skim milk
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning because it’s not Italian without the herbs
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for sautéing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and sauté until it’s translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden.
  3. Add the fresh broccoli florets to the pot and stir for about 3 minutes.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and blend the soup with an immersion blender until desired creaminess is achieved.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and return the pot to low heat to warm everything through.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  8. Ladle the warm soup into bowls, optionally topping with fresh grated Parmesan or extra Italian seasoning.

Notes

Chop broccoli uniformly for even cooking. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Spinach, kale, or peas are great alternatives to broccoli.