When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, there’s nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of homemade soup. This Cream of Broccoli Soup is the kind of cozy comfort food that makes fall feel extra special — smooth, rich, and full of earthy broccoli flavor.
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It’s a simple, wholesome dish that warms you from the inside out and fills your kitchen with the most inviting aroma.
Made with fresh broccoli, sautéed onions, and a generous splash of heavy cream, this fall recipe delivers a silky, velvety texture that’s both nourishing and indulgent.
Whether you’re serving it as a starter for a family dinner or enjoying a big bowl all on its own with crusty bread, this soup is the perfect way to celebrate the season’s comforting flavors.
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Cream of Broccoli Soup
Ingredients:
- 6 c. broccoli, chopped
- 1 c. onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 tbsp. butter or margarine
- 4 c. water
- 4 c. heavy cream or half and half
- 1/4 c. cornstarch
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 c. grated cheddar cheese (opt.)
- Salt and pepper
In a large saucepan, melt the butter and cook the onion and garlic until they are soft. Add the water, chicken bouillon, and broccoli and cook until broccoli is soft.
After the broccoli is soft, you can use a potato masher to lightly mash the broccoli and onions in the pan. It works even better to use an immersion blender to get a creamier texture.
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In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with about 1 c. cream, and then whisk the cream and cornstarch mixture into the broccoli mixture. I use the immersion blender for this step also. Add remaining cream. Heat until soup thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in grated cheese (optional) until melted. You can also stir in a little more butter for more flavor, if desired.
This soup freezes well. For baby or toddler meals, freeze soup in ice cube trays and transfer to ziploc bags until ready to serve.
Follow my easy dinners board on Pinterest.
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I have made the soup several times. When one of my friends is sick or has had surgery I always take it over to them and they all love it. Really excellent. Try it. I do add some dried tarragon and it really gives it a wonderful flavor.
Made this 2 days ago as written but I did add some chilli flakes to it as I love a bit of heat and since you said feel free to add extra cheese I thought it would be rude not to 🙂 This lasted us for two dinners in a row and it tasted even better the evening after, the other half couldn´t stop telling me how nice this soup was, so keeping the recepi and making it again. Thank you for sharing and have a good weekend, x.
Our 14 year Granddaughter made this for a school cooking competition and she nailed it . This is a wonderful recipe.
This was such an easy and delicious soup! Thanks so much for the great recipe
This was easy and really good best recipe I have ever used
Thanks! It was delicious!