Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Fats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or plant-based milk
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté onion: Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes, to bring out its sweetness.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add broccoli and broth: Add the broccoli florets to the pot along with the vegetable broth, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer soup: Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until the broccoli is tender and cooked through.
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend the soup until completely smooth and creamy.
- Season and add creaminess: Stir in the coconut milk or plant-based milk, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika to enhance flavor and creaminess.
- Final heat: Warm the soup over low heat for a few more minutes to combine flavors before serving warm.
Notes
- Roasting the broccoli before cooking enhances the soup’s flavor by adding a subtle caramelized taste.
- Use any plant-based milk according to preference for different flavors and creaminess.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy / American
- Diet: Vegan
