Description
Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup is your ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and velvety soup combines fresh broccoli and tender potatoes to create a delightful dish that warms both the body and soul. With a hint of garlic and a swirl of heavy cream, it’s not just nourishing but also incredibly satisfying. Easy to customize, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 lb), diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and broccoli; stir for another 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bringing it to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Return to pot.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk, seasoning with salt and pepper, and warm through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg