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10-Minute Cream of Broccoli Soup

Silky broccoli soup built in one pot with butter, cream, and chicken broth—no blending required. Ready in under 10 minutes, with a velvety texture and clean, simple flavor.

Total time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
245
Protein
6g
10-Minute Cream of Broccoli Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, about 30 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add broccoli and broth, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. Step 3

    Simmer broccoli until very tender and falling apart, 5–6 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in cream and stir gently until combined and heated through, 1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    Mash broccoli against the pot sides with the back of a spoon until soup thickens.

  6. Step 6

    Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • spoon

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