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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Add broccoli and stir, cooking until it starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Simmer uncovered until broccoli is very tender, about 8 minutes.
Step 5
Blend soup in batches in a blender until completely smooth.
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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