Creamy Broccoli Soup

Recipe Ingredients

• Butter- The butter we use to saute, but it is also important because it is the liquid that will mix with the flour to make a roux and thicken the soup.
• Onion & garlic- The onion we always add it for flavor. Don’t worry if you don’t like onions because by the end of the soup, you won’t feel them. The garlic is going to add a lot of flavor, so don’t skip it.
• Broccoli & carrots- I used fresh carrots and frozen broccoli. The best part of this recipe is that you can use both vegetables, fresh or frozen.
• Seasonings- The seasonings are very simple. You just need salt, pepper, and paprika for color. We also use chicken bouillon because we add water, not chicken stock. But if you have chicken stock, adjust salt to taste and remove the bouillon.
• Liquids- We use water, heavy cream that helps thicken, and evaporated milk. Now, you can use regular milk, but the evaporated milk just makes creamy soups better. It helps with the consistency and flavor.
• Cheese- I shredded my own cheese, but if all you have is pre-grated cheese, go for it!
• Flour- The flour will help to thicken the soup.

How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup

• Photo 1: First, roughly chop the onion. You can cut it however you like because it will break down while the soup cooks. This is also the time to chop any extra vegetables that you want to add.
• Photo 2: Shred your carrots. I used a box grater, but you can also use a food processor with a shredding attachment if you have one. I shredded the carrot on the large side of the grater because I like to feel the texture, but you can shred it smaller if you like.

• Photo 3: In a large Dutch oven or pot, you are going to add your butter, onion, carrots, garlic, and seasonings. Then you need to saute for 2 minutes. Now, sauteing the vegetables first is going to add more flavor than simply throwing everything together. Add the flour and cook for an extra 2 minutes.
• Photo 4: Add the broccoli, water, milk, and heavy cream and stir. Cook for 20 minutes, then blend about half of your soup. Finish cooking for 10 minutes or until you reach your desired thickness.