This 15-Minute Creamy Broccoli Soup Is Saving My Sanity Right Now (Cozy & Budget)

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 adds flavor without dairy

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and adds richness

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth can reduce sodium and enhance flavor

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes

Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux

Gradually add vegetable broth, stirring constantly until smooth

Add broccoli florets and bring to a simmer; cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches

Return the soup to the pot and stir in heavy cream

Season with salt and black pepper to taste

Heat gently until soup is warmed through

Serve hot.

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