Name: Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 large head broccoli (about 3 pounds), trimmed, stalks peeled, stalks and florets roughly chopped; 1 medium baking potato, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large head broccoli (about 3 pounds), trimmed, stalks peeled, stalks and florets roughly chopped
1 medium baking potato, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

Directions

Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add broth, broccoli, potato, and 2 cups water; season generously with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until broccoli and potato are just tender, about 4 minutes.

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Step 2
Working in batches, puree soup in a blender (fill it no more than halfway) and return to pot. Stir in cream and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.

Cook's Notes

To freeze: Cool soup to room temperature. Pour about 1 1/2 cups into each of 6 airtight containers, leaving 1 inch of space at the top. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in microwave or overnight in refrigerator; warm over low heat.

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