Italian Broccoli Soup
A comforting and nutritious soup made with fresh broccoli, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
- Add the broccoli florets and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook until the broccoli is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper before serving.
Notes
For added richness, stir in cream before blending. Adjust seasoning with lemon juice to taste.