Creamy Broccoli Soup with Nutmeg

Total Time

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022
This thick, creamy soup has wonderful broccoli flavor with just a hint of nutmeg. When it comes to broccoli recipes, this is one of my favorite.—Marion Tipton, Phoenix, Arizona

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 to 2-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli spears, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onions in oil until tender; stir into broth. Remove from heat; cool 10-15 minutes. Puree in small batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return all to the saucepan; set aside.
  3. In a small pan, combine flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Slowly add cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Gradually stir into broccoli mixture. Return to the heat; cook over medium until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 222 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 1611mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein.