Delicious Traditional Italian Broccoli Soup for Cozy Nights

This Traditional Italian Broccoli Soup warms you from the inside out, delivering flavor and nourishment in a vegan-friendly dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Main dishes

Cuisine Italian

Servings bowls

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Immersion Blender

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

1 large head Broccoli chopped florets
1 medium Onion diced
2 cloves Garlic minced
4 cups Vegetable Broth or water
2 medium Potatoes peeled and diced
1 medium Carrot diced
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Toppings

to taste Parmesan Cheese grated, optional
to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
to taste Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Wash the broccoli under cold water, chop into florets, and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
Add diced potatoes and carrot, stir well, and cook for about 5 minutes.
Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, and add the chopped broccoli. Season with salt and pepper.
Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Remove from heat and blend soup until smooth.
Return blended soup to pot, taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Serve hot, garnishing with Parmesan, crushed red pepper, and fresh parsley.

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasoning according to taste. Stored leftovers can last up to 3 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Keyword broccoli soup, Comfort Food, Cozy Meal, Traditional Italian Broccoli Soup, Vegan Soup, vegetable soup

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