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20-Min Broccoli Cream Soup

Silky broccoli soup made in one pot with just butter, broth, cream, and fresh broccoli — ready in 20 minutes. Warm, comforting, and genuinely tastes like you spent an hour on it.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
9g
20-Min Broccoli Cream Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add broccoli and stir, cooking until it starts to soften, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer, about 3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Simmer uncovered until broccoli is very tender, about 8 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Blend soup in batches in a blender until completely smooth.

  6. Step 6

    Return to pot, stir in cream, season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (5–6 quart)
  • blender
  • spoon for stirring

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