Description
A delicious and comforting Italian Broccoli Soup, infused with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by washing and chopping your broccoli into manageable florets. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli: Toss in the chopped broccoli, stirring it with the aromatic mixture. Let it sauté for about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Add the vegetable broth to the pot, bring it to a gentle simmer, and cover it. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Blend to perfection: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer it in batches to a regular blender.
- Season and serve: Stir in your favorite herbs, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
- Enjoy: Serve with crusty bread or topped with Parmesan cheese and gather your loved ones to enjoy.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream or pureed beans. This soup holds well in the fridge and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: broccoli soup, Italian soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food