Creamy Broccoli Soup (Frozen Broccoli)

Health score
4%
Creamy Broccoli Soup (Frozen Broccoli)
45 min.
6
196kcal

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Looking for a creamy, comforting soup that's both easy to make and packed with nutrients? Look no further than this delicious Creamy Broccoli Soup (Frozen Broccoli)! This simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect as a soup, antipasti, starter, or snack, and serves up to six people. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's a fantastic option for a quick and satisfying meal.

With each serving containing only 196 calories, this soup is a guilt-free indulgence. The star of the show is the 10-ounce package of frozen broccoli, which blends seamlessly with the rich base of heavy cream and a combination of low-sodium chicken stock and water. To ensure a smooth and creamy texture, an immersion blender is used to puree the soup after cooking, resulting in a velvety finish.

The recipe also incorporates a generous amount of finely diced onion for added depth of flavor, and a touch of all-purpose flour to thicken the soup. Don't forget the essential seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this Creamy Broccoli Soup is a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So why not give it a try and treat yourself to a warm, nourishing bowl of goodness?

Ingredients

  • 10 ounce broccoli frozen
  • 0.5 stick butter 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cups chicken stock low-sodium
  • large onion diced finely
  • servings pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

  • whisk
  • pot
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. Melt butter in large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Sweat onions, and stir in the flour until incorporated. Gradually whisk in the stock.
  2. Add the broccoli and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Finish with cream. Roughly puree with an immersion blender and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories196kcal
Protein11%
Fat69.77%
Carbs19.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36
Glycemic Load
2.52
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.366956586423%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.38mg
Isorhamnetin
1.25mg
Kaempferol
3.87mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
6.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:195.54kcal
9.78%
Fat:15.97g
24.57%
Saturated Fat:9.75g
60.96%
Carbohydrates:9.9g
3.3%
Net Carbohydrates:8.15g
2.97%
Sugar:2.66g
2.96%
Cholesterol:42.66mg
14.22%
Sodium:129.77mg
5.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.67g
11.33%
Vitamin C:44.12mg
53.47%
Vitamin K:49.76µg
47.39%
Vitamin A:822.28IU
16.45%
Vitamin B3:2.65mg
13.26%
Phosphorus:102.26mg
10.23%
Folate:40.18µg
10.05%
Potassium:346.22mg
9.89%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.54%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.07%
Fiber:1.75g
6.99%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.85%
Copper:0.12mg
6.01%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.18%
Calcium:50.42mg
5.04%
Iron:0.88mg
4.86%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.61%
Magnesium:16.29mg
4.07%
Selenium:2.85µg
4.07%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.75%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.42%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.12%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.12%