creamy broccoli soup
Creamy broccoli soup is a wholesome, versatile, and deeply comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful bowl of goodness. With endless variations and a foundation of nutrient-packed broccoli, it’s a perfect go-to recipe for cozy dinners or light, nutritious meals any time of year.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons of butter divided
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 chopped stalk of celery
- 3 cups of chicken broth
- 8 cups of broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of milk
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium stock pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and celery until they become tender.
- Add the broccoli florets and chicken broth to the pot, then cover and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Place a folded kitchen towel over the lid to hold it down, then start blending, using quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Blend in batches until smooth and then transfer it to a clean pot.
- In a separate small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium to medium-low heat. Stir in the flour and add the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly. Pour this mixture into the soup, stir well, and season with ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!