How to Make Cream of Broccoli Soup

A smooth, satisfying soup that's great as either a silky starter or a light meal. Serves two. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tsp. mustard seed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 lb. broccoli - chopped
  • 1 carrot, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice (or to taste)
  • Italian parsley (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Garnish: carrot strips, parsley sprig
  • Italian Parsleys (for Garnish)
  • Groceries
  • Heavy Saucepans And Large Spoon
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butters
  • 1 carrots - sliced thin, plus julienned carrot strips for garnish
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • a blenders or food processor, to purée
  • 3/4 lb. broccoli - chopped
  • 2 tsp. mustard seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juices (or to taste)
  • 3/4 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups chicken broths
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Instructions

    • 1

      Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.

    • 2

      Add onion, mustard seeds, and salt and pepper.

    • 3

      When the onion starts to soften, add broccoli and carrot and cook until vegetables are soft.

    • 4

      Add 1 c. water and simmer covered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until broccoli is very tender.

    • 5

      Purée soup in batches until smooth.

    • 6

      Transfer soup to a heavy saucepan. Stir in chicken broth.

    • 7

      Whisk in lemon juice.

    • 8

      Heat soup over moderately low heat, and whisk in sour cream.

    • 9

      Garnish with julienned carrots and a sprig of Italian parsley.

Tips & Warnings

  • Italian (or flat-leaf) parsley is commonly available in supermarkets. It's considered more refined and flavorful than curly parsley.

  • If you let the soup boil after it's puréed, the vegetables will become too soft and the sour cream will curdle.

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Comments

  • starlet67 Jan 22, 2009
    I love homemade soup and this sounds great! Perfect for lunch on a cold day :)
  • starlet67 Jan 22, 2009
    I love homemade soup and this sounds great! Perfect for lunch on a cold day :)
  • celticeagle Nov 13, 2008
    This really sounds interesting. I will have to try it.
  • celticeagle Nov 13, 2008
    This really sounds interesting. I will have to try it.

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