Creamy Traditional Italian Broccoli Soup
A comforting and creamy broccoli soup inspired by traditional Italian flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch Fresh Broccoli (chopped into florets)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth or Water
- 2 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 medium Carrots (diced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (optional, chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until it’s translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chopped broccoli, diced potatoes, and carrots to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth (or water) and bring everything to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, carefully purée the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Return the soup to the pot, add salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Leftover soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm on the stove, adding a splash of water or broth as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg