Garlic Italian Broccoli Soup: A Cozy Bowl of Healthy Goodness
A delicious and healthy garlic Italian broccoli soup that warms you from the inside out.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat through before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Garlic Italian Broccoli Soup