Pureed Broccoli Soup || Gracefult Kitchen

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Pureed Broccoli Soup

Soups

In this easy recipe, broccoli cooks together with onions, celery, garlic and fresh herbs and is then pureed into a delicious creamy soup.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley
8 cups chopped broccoli (stems and florets)
2 cups water
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, "no-chicken" broth or vegetable broth
½ cup half-and-half (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Description

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until the butter melts. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and 1 teaspoon thyme (or parsley); cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
Stir in 8 cups broccoli. Add 2 cups water and 4 cups broth; bring to a lively simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook until very tender, about 8 minutes.
Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Stir in ½ cup half-and-half (if using), ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.