Creamy broccoli soup is a true classic among this type of soups. Be sure to try how it tastes with sautéed garlic and onions, served with homemade rye bread croutons.
Ingredients
Creamy Soup
- Broccoli – 250 g
- Vegetable broth – 250 ml
- Onion – 0.5 piece
- Garlic clove – 1 piece
- Olive oil – 5 g
- Salt – 1 pinch
- Black pepper – 1 pinch
- Granulated garlic – 1 pinch
- Cream cheese – 1 tablespoon
Add-ons
- Rye bread – 1 slice
- Sunflower seeds – 10 g
- Fresh basil – 5 leaves
Preparation
Step 1: Sauté Onion and Garlic Finely chop the onion and garlic. Sauté them briefly in olive oil until the onion becomes translucent – be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 2: Cook the Broccoli Pour the vegetable broth into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Divide the broccoli into florets and cook until tender, for about 5 minutes, in the hot broth.
Step 3: Blend the Soup Add cream cheese, sautéed onion, and garlic to the cooked broccoli. Blend everything into a smooth cream and season to taste.
Step 4: Prepare the Croutons Cut the rye bread into cubes and briefly sauté on both sides in a dry pan until golden brown.
Step 5: Serve the Soup Pour the hot soup into a bowl and garnish with croutons, sunflower seeds, and basil leaves.
