Creamy Broccoli Soup
Healthy cream broccoli soup made with fresh broccoli. A vegetarian meal in 40 minutes!
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cups vegetable or beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 bunch broccoli florets roughly chopped and stems peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- white cheddar cheese Grated, for topping (optional)
- Crusty grainy bread for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and lightly golden, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add broth, water, broccoli, sweet potato and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup, or transfer to a blender and blend in batches. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve topped with grated cheese and slices of bread, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 13584IU | Vitamin C: 148mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg