Garlic Italian Broccoli Soup: Easy Comfort in Every Spoonful
Discover the savory flavor of Garlic Italian Broccoli Soup, the perfect comfort dish for any season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head broccoli
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add broccoli and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then return to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra broccoli or croutons if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be made vegan by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk.
- For added flavor, consider adding parmesan cheese when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg