Garlic Italian Broccoli Soup: The Best Comfort in a Bowl
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A warm and comforting bowl of Garlic Italian Broccoli Soup, perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until soft.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, returning it to the pot.
- If using, stir in the heavy cream and heat through.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg