Creamy Broccoli Soup
17/11/2023Creamy broccoli soup is a healthy and comforting dish, perfect for colder days. Here is the Italian recipe to prepare a delicious creamy broccoli soup.
Ingredients
- 400 g broccoli
- 1 medium potato
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 750 ml vegetable broth
- 50 ml cooking cream (optional for a creamier variant)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan for serving (optional)
- Bread croutons or breadsticks to accompany (optional)
Preparation
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Clean the broccoli by separating the florets from the stem and discarding the woody part. Rinse the florets under running water.
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Peel the potato and cut it into uniform cubes.
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Peel and thinly slice the onion and garlic.
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In a large pot, lightly sauté the onion and garlic with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, until the onion becomes translucent.
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Add the broccoli and potatoes to the pot, stir and let them flavor for a couple of minutes.
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Pour the vegetable broth into the pot until it covers the ingredients, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli and potatoes become soft.
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Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup cool slightly.
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Use an immersion blender to blend until obtaining a homogeneous and creamy consistency. If you prefer a smoother velouté, you can pass the mixture through a sieve.
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Return the broccoli velouté to the heat and, if desired, add the cream to make the soup even creamier.
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Taste and adjust salt and pepper according to personal taste.
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Serve the velouté hot, garnished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, grated Parmesan, and, if desired, accompany with bread croutons or breadsticks.
Fun Fact
The creamy broccoli soup is a typical preparation of Italian cuisine that highlights the delicate flavor of broccoli, a vegetable rich in nutrients and vitamins. In northern Italy, it is common to enrich this cream with creamy cheeses like taleggio or gorgonzola for an intense and distinctive flavor touch.
Enjoy your meal!