Description
Creamy Broccoli Soup weaves comfort and nutrition into a silky green embrace. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering warmth with each spoonful you’ll savor from first taste to final sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped (about 300 grams / 10.5 ounces)
- 3 potatoes, chopped (about 450 grams / 16 ounces)
- 1 onion, diced (about 150 grams / 5.3 ounces)
- 1 carrot, sliced (about 100 grams / 3.5 ounces)
- 2 sticks of celery, chopped (about 100 grams / 3.5 ounces)
- 1 red pepper, diced (about 120 grams / 4.2 ounces)
- 1 tomato, diced (about 150 grams / 5.3 ounces)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 30 grams (about 1/3 cup) vermicelli
- 3 slices of bread, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, and garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add potatoes, carrots, red pepper, tomato, and broccoli to the pot. Season with desired spices and herbs.
- Pour water or broth into the pot, ensuring vegetables are fully submerged. Raise heat and bring mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables reach a tender consistency.
- Introduce vermicelli into the simmering soup. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt, pepper, or herbs as needed for optimal flavor profile.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) while preparing croutons. Cut bread into uniform cubes.
- Toss bread cubes with olive oil, salt, dried garlic, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
- Spread seasoned bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring once, until golden and crisp.
- Garnish soup with fresh dill and serve hot with homemade croutons on the side.
Notes
- Maximize the soup’s creaminess by blending half the vegetables before adding vermicelli, creating a luxurious texture without heavy cream.
- Choose fresh broccoli for the brightest color and most vibrant nutrients, ensuring you select firm, deep green florets with tight clusters.
- Customize the soup’s heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes, allowing each person to control their spice preference without overwhelming the delicate vegetable flavors.
- Transform this recipe into a protein-packed meal by adding cooked chicken, tofu, or white beans directly into the soup, making it more substantial and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 3mg