Rich Broccoli Cream Soup

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 65 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
Go ahead and indulge in a bowl of this rich and creamy soup…it’s deliciously thick, flavorful and full of broccoli. Homemade soup never tasted so good!

Ingredients

  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 bunches broccoli, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
  • 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the broccoli, broth, garlic salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream; cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 307 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.