Our Best Broccoli Soup is made with fresh broccoli, carrots, and herbs for a wonderfully healthy, flavorful dish to both warm and nourish the body. Serve with chunks of warm bread.
We use fresh basil, thyme, and sage but you can also used dried herbs. And if you don’t have them all (or, don’t want to buy them all), add what you wish.
For those interested, you could also turn this into a broccoli-cheese soup. Right before you are ready to serve the soup, whisk in two cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese until blended (about 1 to 2 minutes). Serve hot.
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In Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring water to boil. Add broccoli, carrots, and celery; boil 2 to 3 minutes. Drain; set vegetables aside.
In the same kettle, saute minced onion in butter on low flame until soft and tender, stirring periodically (about 4 minutes).
Add the flour, whisking continously for about 4 minutes to form a smooth paste. (Whisking avoids burning.) Keep on low heat.
Gradually add the broth and milk, whisking constantly so it all blends. Bring to boil; boil and stir 1 minute. Add vegetables (broccoli, carrots, celery). Stir in parsley, salt and thyme. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors are combined.
Add chopped thyme, sage and basil. (If using dry herbs, add about 1/2 tsp of basil and a 1/4 tsp each of thyme and sage.)
If not serving immediately, switch off the stove and keep the soup covered.
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with croutons if desired.
