Cream of Broccoli Soup in 30 Minutes

This easy Cream of Broccoli soup can be made in  30 minutes.  It’s one of my favorite quick dinner ideas. 

One of the best things about fall is that it is finally soup season again!  

Don’t get me wrong… I eat soup all summer long. But there is just something about a big bowl of warm, comforting soup to take away the chill from a blustery fall day.  

One of the best things about this recipe is there aren’t many steps.

The entire recipe can be made in under 30 minutes start to finish. Plus, it’s very versatile. You can add whatever toppings you choose. I like to serve ours with crumbled bacon and grated cheddar cheese.  

Because broccoli is packed full of natural fiber, this soup really fills you up.

I used Swanson Cream StarterTM to make this recipe even easier.  It is the perfect base for so many recipes, such as these.

Here’s how to make this Cream of Broccoli Soup in 30 Minutes:

30 Minute Cream of Broccoli Soup

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Soup

Servings: 4

Author: Christina Hitchcock

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Ingredients

• 1 whole onion - diced1 whole onion - diced
• 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons butter
• 26.1 oz . Swanson Cream StarterTM26.1 oz . Swanson Cream StarterTM
• 1 cup chicken broth1 cup chicken broth
• 2 heads broccoli - cut into florets2 heads broccoli - cut into florets
• 1 pinch nutmeg1 pinch nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp . salt1/2 tsp . salt
• 1/2 tsp . black pepper1/2 tsp . black pepper

Instructions

• Melt butter in a large dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
• Add onions and cooking for 3-4 minutes.
• Pour in Swanson Cream StarterTM and chicken broth.
• Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
• Add broccoli.
• Reduce heat to low and cover pot. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
• Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to the desired consistency. Or, use a blender to puree the soup.
• Top with garnishes of your choice such as crumbled bacon or grated cheddar cheese.

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This blog post is sponsored by Swanson®.

If you like this recipe, here are some of my other favorite soup recipes…

Cheeseburger Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

Chicken Corn Chowder

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