Gourmet Cream of Broccoli Soup

This recipe for cream of broccoli soup with heavy cream, onion, and potato makes just enough for two people. An immersion blender makes it nice and smooth!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 453 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cups fresh chopped broccoli
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1.5 cups chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan; do not brown. Add onion, potato, and broccoli; toss to coat with butter. Press parchment paper over the vegetables; this is called "sweating" and adds better flavor. Cover the pan and simmer very gently until vegetables have softened; do not brown.

Step 2

Remove and discard the parchment paper. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until vegetables are soft.

Step 3

Purée with an immersion blender until smooth. Add salt, pepper, and cream. Simmer gently until heated through; do not boil or cream will curdle.