Cream of Broccoli Soup

Creamy, velvety, and oh-so comforting, our Cream of Broccoli Soup is the perfect simple yet satisfying recipe. With just a handful of ingredients, you can easily recreate the flavor of mom's homemade soup. Serve it as a side or enjoy it as a light lunch - either way, it's sure to hit the spot!

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil , olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 medium white onion diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic , about 3 cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 6 cups broccoli florets
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Stir in the thyme, oregano, and flour and cook until the flour becomes golden, about 2 minutes.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth, milk, and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a simmer. Add the broccoli florets and reduce the heat to low.
4. Simmer until the soup has thickened and the broccoli has softened, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Using an immersion blender, carefully purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can ladle the hot soup into a blender with a vented lid and pulse it until smooth.
6. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.