Cream of Broccoli Soup

About This Recipe

Homemade cream of broccoli soup is a favorite cozy soup recipe and so easy to make from scratch. This slimmed-down version is full of flavor, rich, and creamy, even without heavy cream.

Ingredients

• 4 1/4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 medium onion (chopped (2/3 cup))
• 1 carrot (peeled and chopped (2/3 cup))
• 1 celery stalk (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (chopped)
• 5 heaping cups broccoli florets (12 ounces)
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (plus optional more for garnish)
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

1. In a medium sized stock pot, bring chicken broth, onions, carrots, garlic, and celery to a boil. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
2. Add broccoli, milk and pepper and cook, covered, 10 more minutes.
3. Add sour cream and puree soup with an immersion blender.
4. Adjust black pepper to taste and heat through over medium heat, stir in the cheddar cheese and serve.