Broccoli is said to be a near-perfect food, chocked full of nutrition. Cream of Broccoli Soup is a great way to get it this amazing food into your family’s diet!
Having a hard time getting your family to eat broccoli?
The resistance to eating broccoli can be great. So why do we even try to get them to eat broccoli at all? We make the effort because broccoli is so packed full of nutrition, it is known as a super-food!
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Broccoli can lower cholesterol, adds fiber to our diet and fills us with vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K plus a host of essential minerals.
You can read more about the health benefit of eating broccoli here>>> ☑️ Health Benefits of Broccoli.
Best Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe
Cream of broccoli soup is a delicious way to get broccoli into your family’s diet and is so easy to make. Try it!
Ingredients for Broccoli Soup
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion chopped
1 clove of garlic chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 (14 ½ ounce) cans of chicken broth
4 cups fresh broccoli
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk (or 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup evaporated milk)
Ground pepper
½ to 1 cup mild cheddar cheese
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized pot, and sauté onion, garlic and celery until tender.
Add broccoli and broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Puree soup in a blender or mash with potato masher.
Return to heat.
In small saucepan, over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk.
Stir until thick and bubbly, add to soup.
Add cheese; stir until melted.
Season with pepper and serve.
Adapted from: Cream of Broccoli Soup
Try this delicious broccoli salad recipe too!
Enjoy!
Photo credit:
Broccoli Soup by Serge Bertasius Photography
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We love broccoli and sometimes I buy too many to use in side dishes. This would be a good way for me to use them to make a meal. Pinned.
This sounds delicious! I love broccoli soup and am always looking for quick and easy recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Sprinkle with nutmeg
Oh my god I love this recipe ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Me too!!!
Sooooo delicious