Homemade Italian Broccoli Soup (Printable)

A velvety Italian-style soup featuring fresh broccoli, vegetables, and Parmesan, perfect for cozy meals.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head broccoli (about 1 lb), cut into florets
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 medium carrot, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Dairy

09 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
13 - Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
02 - Add diced potato and broccoli florets to the pot. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
03 - Pour in broth and add dried Italian herbs. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover pot and simmer for 20 minutes until all vegetables are completely tender.
04 - Remove pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, puree soup until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer soup to a standard blender in batches and blend until smooth.
05 - Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Taste soup and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
06 - Ladle hot soup into serving bowls. Top with additional grated Parmesan, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and chopped fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The potato creates this incredible velvety texture without any cream at all
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Everything gets blended into one smooth bowl of pure comfort
02 -
  • Dont skip the potato it creates the creamy texture without any heavy cream
  • Let the soup cool slightly before blending to avoid any explosive situations
  • The soup will continue thickening as it sits so plan accordingly
03 -
  • Cut all vegetables to similar sizes so they cook evenly and finish together
  • Taste the soup before adding Parmesan as some broths are saltier than others

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