Cream of Broccoli Soup

And you can enjoy this cream of broccoli soup several ways by modifying the dairy ingredient. It’s one of those versatile cream soup recipes that will work with either cream, milk, yogurt, or sour cream depending on how rich you like it. For a healthier or low-fat soup, try this recipe for broccoli soup with milk or yogurt.

For this easy cream of broccoli you will need:

2 cups broccoli, florets and peeled stems cut into chunks

3 cups chicken stock

1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half

1 cup milk, cream or yogurt

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste


In a medium saucepan add the chicken stock and the chopped broccoli.

Simmer for about 10 minutes until the broccoli is tender. Cover the saucepan with a lid so that the chicken stock doesn't evaporate.

During the last minute or so of cooking, add the garlic.

Puree in a blender, in batches if necessary, until very smooth.

Gradually stir in the milk, cream or yogurt. Reheat on a low to moderate heat. Do not boil or the soup will curdle.

Season broccoli cream soup with salt and pepper.

This broccoli soup recipe serves 4

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