Comforting Broccoli Soup Recipes

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring water to boil. Add the broccoli, celery and carrots; boil 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set vegetables aside. , In the same pot, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Stir in reserved vegetables and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic, about 5 minutes.
• Add celery, potatoes, broccoli, and spices and stir.
• Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Simmer 20 minutes.
• Purée and enjoy!

Steps:

• In a heavy soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the meat chunks.
• Sauté until lightly golden.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes and chicken broth, cover, and bring to a boil.
• Add the broccoli pieces and return to the boil, then lower to simmer and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until the broccoli stems are tender.
• Ladle the soup into warm bowls and add a big pinch of hot pepper flakes if you like.
• Sprinkle parsley and Parmesan over each bowl and serve immediately.