Creamy Broccoli Bean Soup: 5 Irresistible Steps
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Creamy Broccoli and Bean Soup: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Optional: Croutons or toasted bread (for serving)
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the drained cannellini beans to the pot, mixing well with the vegetables.
- Pour the vegetable broth into the pot, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Add the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the broccoli is fully cooked.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the almond milk. Heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice for a bright finish.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and croutons if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg