Nothing fends off the cold of winter better than this Creamy Broccoli Soup. It’s rich and flavorful and ready in no time!
Hi guys and Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥
Anything romantic planned? Dinner in? Dinner out? Movies? Chocolates? Flowers?
Whatever you’ve got planned, I hope you all enjoy yourselves!
Tom and I celebrated last night because he’s off to the Miami Boat Show with our oldest son Sean today. It’s an annual thing and they’re so excited!
This year it happened to fall on Valentine’s Day and through the weekend, but I don’t mind at all. I’ve got a fun girls weekend planned to keep me busy!
The weather is supposed to be chilly and a bit snowy, so I’ll be making a pot of this Creamy Broccoli Soup to keep us warm.
I make lots of different kinds of soups, but I’ve been making this soup longer than any other because the recipe was handed down to me by my mother.
You’re going to love how rich and creamy it is AND how quickly it comes together.
I like to purée mine so it’s nice and smooth, just leaving a few chunks of broccoli for texture.
I top mine with some shredded cheddar and serve it with a nice sourdough bread for dipping.
This recipe is a MUST for your soup menu this winter! Hope you give it a go. Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Creamy Broccoli Soup Recipe:
You can use a chicken bouillon cube or chicken bouillon granules. (I like to use Knorr Chicken Bouillon)
If you do not have an immersion blender, you can purée the soup in your blender in very small amounts. Do not overfill or you will get burned when the blender explodes.
Nothing fends off the cold of winter better than this Creamy Broccoli Soup. It's rich and flavorful and ready in no time!
- 1/2 cup (one stick) butter
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 tsp. chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- dash nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- shredded cheddar, for garnish, if desired
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Melt butter in large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute, stirring often until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute until flour is cooked but not brown, stirring constantly.
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Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly until incorporated. Increase heat and continue to stir until mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
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Stir in broccoli, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes until broccoli is tender.
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Use an immersion blender to puree the soup. Stir in the cream and continue to cook until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Serve immediately.
We had snow overnight and a little bit of rain and now I’m sitting here looking at the cold outside (not to mention everything is icy). A big bowl of this soup would be so welcomed right now. And those dishes are the cutest! Pinned!
Perfect for cold, wintry weather Dawn! It’s a delicious warm up!
Oh, I have forgotten about broccoli soup. Thanks for a delicious reminder! Have a fun weekend!
You too Chris!
After the freezing rain we had last night, this creamy, cozy soup is a welcomed sight! Enjoy your girl’s weekend Mary Ann!
It would be the perfect warm up Leanne! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mare! I hope you and Tom had fun celebrating yesterday! Jeremy and I will celebrate tomorrow with a date night. The boat show! My dad and I used to go to the boat show in Orlando every single year! I hope your guys have so much fun!!!! Now, for this soup – ALL THE YES! I absolutely loooove broccoli soup and this creamy version looks deeeeelish! The perfect way to stay warm and cozy! Pinned!
They always have such a great time! Hope you and Jeremy have a great date night! I’m be keeping warm with a bowl of broccoli soup this weekend for sure!
This looks so deliciously comforting and warming, Mary Ann! Stay warm!
Thanks Natasha! Hope you’re having a great vacation!
What a nice discovery :-) It seems we both love broccoli !
Yes we do!!
Stay warm and –I want a big pot of this. It’s not snowing here but rain counts as soup weather, right?
Absolutely Naomi! Perfect for cold or gloomy rainy weather!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mary Ann!
This is one creamy, dreamy soup! It’s snowing like crazy right now and this is just the kind of comforting meal I’m craving!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you too Marissa! This would be the perfect warm up!
Happy Valentine’s Day, my friend! This soup could happily be on the menu for tonight! All comforting and cozy! Our kind of meal!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you too Annie! Hope you and Dom enjoy your night together! Stay warm.
We’ve been making broccoli soup quite a bit this winter! It’s so easy and a great way to pack in a lot of veggies. I’ll definitely be giving your recipe a try!
Thanks Katherine! I bet the boys would even love this one!
I love broccoli soup! I made this tonight and it was delicious. It was so creamy, I also added cheese when serving. I will definitely make this again. It’s a keeper. Happy Valentine’s Day!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it Kathleen! Thanks so much for following the BHK. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too!
One of my favorite soups ever! I’m with you on the creamy puree’ with just a few chunks. Sounds like you’ve a fun weekend planned while the guys are away. Is there a boat in your future? Your friends are going to love this!
Mine too Traci! And Tom just loves this one too. We already have a boat, but Tom is always looking! Happy weekend!
Big pot of this is perfect to cozy up with, love a good, cheesy soup!
Yes! I knew you’d like this one Kevin! Happy weekend!
I love soups but have never made broccoli soup, yours looks so good. I have to try it, pinned!
You definitely need to try this one then Gerlinde! I bet you’d love it as much as wed do! Thanks for pinning!
I love broccoli soup, Mary Ann. Love how easy it is to make and it is the perfect lunch with a grilled cheese sandwich. It’s a good change from the usual bean/lentil soups I eat. Looking forward to trying your version. Hope you enjoy the quiet this weekend with guys away – you’re probably cooking up a storm!
I actually took the day off and lunched and cocktailed with some of my girlfriends! Had such fun! Hope you’re having an awesome weekend and hope you give this soup a try. You won’t be disappointed!
I hope you enjoy your long weekend! This soup looks perfect for this cold weather. Love all that cheesy goodness!
Thanks Kathy!
A cozy bowl of soup sounds just perfect for these winter days!
We’re enjoying soup season this year!