🥦 Homemade creamy broccoli soup (15 min): a vitamin-rich recipe

Broccoli is the star of green vegetables! Rich in vitamins C and K, and antioxidants, it boosts your immune system and contributes to radiant skin. Prepared as a soup, it retains all its sweetness and many of its nutrients, especially if you steam it or cook it briefly. A true ally for winter or when you're feeling a bit run down! 🥗

• A natural source of fiber, for easier digestion.
• Rich in minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium), perfect for energy and vitality.
• Low in calories, but filling, ideal for a light and nourishing dinner.

In addition, homemade broccoli soup is also a hit with kids, especially when served nice and creamy with a little grated cheese or crushed hazelnuts. 😋

• Fresh broccoli (or frozen, that works too!)
• A few potatoes for a velvety texture
• An onion or a shallot
• A broth (vegetable or poultry, according to taste)
• Liquid cream (plant-based or dairy) for a creamy touch
• Salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg

Tip: You can add a handful of spinach or peas to boost the vitamins even more, or replace the cream with plain yogurt for a lighter version. 🥄

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1. Peel and chop the onion, then gently sauté it in a saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil. 🔥
2. Add the broccoli florets and diced potatoes. Sauté for 1 minute to release the aromas.
3. Cover with water or stock, season with salt and pepper, and add nutmeg. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes (the vegetables should be tender).
4. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender. Stir in the cream for a velvety texture and adjust the seasoning.
5. Serve piping hot, garnish with a few seeds or grated cheese. Enjoy! 😍🥣

To easily adjust the quantities of water or cream, consider using Neary's cl to ml converter .

• Longer mixing = smooth texture : the longer you mix, the creamier it is!
• Add the cream off the heat to retain all its smoothness.
• For a vegan version, opt for soy or oat cream. 🥛
• A hint of curry or Espelette pepper enhances the flavor without masking the broccoli.
• A few homemade croutons or toasted seeds add a nice crunch (and it's delicious)! 🥖

Bonus: you can prepare the soup in advance; it keeps for 2 days in the fridge and reheats perfectly. 😇

• Broccoli & Bleu d'Auvergne : add a few cubes of blue cheese at the end, guaranteed wow effect!
• Broccoli and coconut milk soup : a splash of coconut milk for an exotic touch.
• Broccoli and hazelnuts : mix some toasted hazelnuts into the soup or sprinkle on top when serving.
• Winged crouton version : rub croutons with garlic for a rustic and fragrant touch.

Find even more ideas and recipes onJournal des Femmes Cuisine or in our seasonal guides ! 🍽️

• How to keep the green color? Plunge the broccoli into boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then into ice water before blending.
• Can you freeze the soup? Yes, without the cream. Add it after defrosting! 🧊
• Is the soup too thin? Let it cook a little longer or add a potato.
• Looking for ways to make it more fun? Serve it in colorful bowls, add seeds, fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lemon for a twist! 🍋

To complete your meal or add variety, explore our homemade soup kit and discover our seasonal guides for cooking in harmony with nature. 🌱