Broccoli Cream Soup Recipe

 

Broccoli Cream Soup is a low-calorie soup that’s also rich tasting. This Broccoli Cream Soupis easy to make and quick to prepare.  Instead of using high-calorie cream, powdered dairy creamer is used to cut the calories.

 

Cream of Broccoli Soup

 

Broccoli Cream Soup Recipe:
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli Cream Soup Recipe
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried and crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano, dried and crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil, dried and crushed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup flour (all-purpose)
  • 10 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock*
  • 1 small bunch (approximately 1 1/2 pounds) broccoli, chopped
  • 2 cups powdered dairy creamer
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, melt butter or margarine.

  2. Add onion, celery, thyme, oregano, basil, and garlic; saute 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft.  Reduce heat to low; add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until flour is absorbed and rolls easily from edge of pan.

  3. Add vegetable or chicken broth to vegetables and stir until all flour is dissolved. Simmer for at least 30 minutes.

  4. Add broccoli and simmer another 20 minutes; stir in dairy creamer and salt.  Remove from heat and serve in soup bowls.

  5. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe Notes

* Learn how easy it is to make your own homemade Chicken Stock - Basic Chicken Stock.

 

Categories:

Broccoli Recipes    Vegetable Soups   

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