Homemade Italian Broccoli Soup (Printable)
Creamy Italian-style broccoli soup with parmesan and vegetables
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large head broccoli (about 1 lb), cut into florets
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 medium carrot, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
→ Liquids
07 - 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Dairy
09 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
13 - Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
02 - Add diced potato and broccoli florets to the pot. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat vegetables.
03 - Pour in broth and add dried Italian herbs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
04 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer to standard blender in batches and blend carefully.
05 - Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The potato creates an incredible silky texture without any cream at all
- Everything simmers in one pot, making cleanup almost nonexistent
02 -
- Blending hot soup requires caution either let it cool slightly or work in batches if using a standard blender
- The soup continues thickening as it sits, so don't panic if it seems slightly thin initially
03 -
- Reserve some tiny broccoli florets to add after blending for texture variation
- A splash of cream or coconut milk at the end transforms it into something ultra luxurious