Brocoli Soup is what’s for dinner…

Broccoli Soup is a staple in our house, especially when broccoli is in season.  But, it’s a vegetable you can get year round, so it can always be prepared.  It is fast, easy, and healthy, not to mention yummy.  I could always seem to get my kids to eat this soup, which made this mom very happy.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 heads broccoli, roughly chopped including peeled stems
  • 2-3 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 4 cups or more vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

  • Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a heavy bottom pot over a medium high heat
  • Sauté the onion
  • When onion begins to sweat, add broccoli and carrots
  • Add enough vegetable broth to almost cover vegetables
  • Simmer covered until vegetables are tender, about 30-45 minutes

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    Broccoli soup in the making…

  • Puree the soup either with a submersion blender, blender, or Cuisinart
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Serve with a salad and crusty bread and you’re good to go.  Enjoy!

THIS RECIPE IS VERY FLEXIBLE HINTS:

  • You can use any veggies you want and add garlic or hot pepper flakes for some heat.
  • You can also choose to not fully puree and leave some texture to the soup.
  • You can serve hot or cold.
  • A little sharp cheese on top adds a perfect topping.

 – DANA

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SOUP OF THE SEASON?