Slow-Cooked Broccoli Soup
This broccoli soup is made by slowly simmering fresh broccoli and garlic until tender, then blending the mixture into a smooth, creamy consistency. The slow-cooking process deepens the flavor, resulting in a vibrant green, silky-textured soup that is warm and comforting in appearance and feel.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth for slow cooking and blending
Instructions
- Place the broccoli florets into the slow cooker.
- Add the sliced garlic over the broccoli to infuse aroma during slow simmer.
- Pour the vegetable broth into the slow cooker, ensuring the vegetables are submerged.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for about 2 hours, until the broccoli is very tender and the garlic is fragrant.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the tender broccoli and garlic into a blender, along with a few ladles of the cooking liquid.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more broth if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary, then pour it back into the slow cooker or a pot to warm through.
- If desired, serve the soup garnished with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, or fresh herbs for added color and flavor.
