Description
Broccoli Tomato Soup is a delightful and nourishing dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy soup combines the vibrant flavors of fresh broccoli and ripe tomatoes, creating a comforting bowlful that warms both body and soul. Quick to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners or solo lunches. Enjoy it with crusty bread or as a stand-alone treat, making every spoonful a cozy experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 ripe tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli and cut it into bite-sized florets. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent for about five minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juices if using canned) and broccoli florets. Cook for another five minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the veggies (about four cups). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return the soup to low heat, stir in cream or milk, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg