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Broccoli Soup

Cultural Context

Broccoli soup has its roots in American cuisine, often celebrated for its creamy texture and comforting qualities. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it embodies the farm-to-table ethos, showcasing seasonal produce. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating cheese or spices, making it a beloved dish in households and restaurants alike.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek
3 cloves garlic
6 cremini mushrooms
1 cup chickpeas
2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon
4 cups water
1 cup small shell pasta
3 cups water
1/4 cup light cream
Parmesan cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Warm up the pan and drizzle in about 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

2

Cut one leek, removing the dark part, and soak it in water to remove sand, then drain it.

3

Add the drained leek to the pan and stir, cooking for about 3 minutes to soften.

4

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes (less than 1/8 teaspoon), a couple pinches of salt, and more olive oil if needed, stirring to combine.

5

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute to remove the rawness.

6

Add about 6 cremini mushrooms to the pan and cook for a few more minutes to soften them.

7

Add about 1 cup of drained and rinsed chickpeas to the pot.

8

Stir in 2 teaspoons of Better Than Bouillon with 4 cups of water, mixing well and adjusting heat as needed.

9

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and taste for seasoning.

10

Add thawed broccoli florets to the pot, along with 1 cup of small shell pasta, and mix well.

11

Add 3 more cups of water and the liquid from the chickpeas to the pot, then bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.

12

Once the pasta is cooked, stir in a small amount of grated Parmesan cheese for flavor.

13

Pour in about 1/4 cup of light cream and stir to combine.

14

Taste the soup and adjust cream as desired before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

panladlemicroplane

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Creamy Broccoli SoupBroccoli Cheddar Soup

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