Best Cream Of Broccoli Soup

Make restaurant-worthy cream of broccoli soup in the comfort of your own kitchen with this top-rated recipe. It's thick, flavorful, creamy, and easy to throw together on whim with simple ingredients.

Best Cream Of Broccoli Soup Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make the best cream of broccoli soup ever:

Butter
You'll use butter twice in this recipe. Once to sauté the onions and celery (butter adds rich flavor to sautéed vegetables) and again at the end to make a roux.

Onions and Celery
Like so many great soups, this recipe starts with onions and celery. These veggies add complexity and depth of flavor.

Broth
Chicken broth is the liquid base for this cream of broccoli soup. For a vegetarian option, substitute vegetable broth.

Broccoli
You can't have cream of broccoli soup without broccoli! Choose dark green broccoli with firm stems.

Flour, Milk, and Butter
All-purpose flour, milk, and the rest of the butter are cooked together to create a roux. When added to the soup, it creates a thick and velvety texture that's impossible to resist.

Pepper
Ground black pepper is the perfect finishing touch. Add other spices and seasonings to taste.

How to Make Cream of Broccoli Soup

You can make this cream of broccoli soup recipe in about a half an hour, so it's the perfect choice for busy weeknights. You'll find the full recipe below, but here's a brief overview of what you can expect:

Cook the Vegetables

Sauté the onions and celery in butter until they're tender. Add the broccoli florets and the chicken broth, cover the pot, and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Blend the Ingredients

Use a countertop blender or an immersion blender to purée the soup. Give it a few quick pulses, then blend continuously until the soup is totally smooth.

Thicken the Soup

Melt a few tablespoons of butter in a separate saucepan. Stir in the flour, then the milk. Cook the milk mixture until it's thick and bubbly, then add it to the soup. Finish it off with a dash of pepper (and the other seasonings of your choosing).

How to Store Cream of Broccoli Soup

You'll need to refrigerate this soup within two hours of cooking. Let it cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for three to four days.

Can You Freeze Cream of Broccoli Soup?

Yes! You can absolutely freeze cream of broccoli soup — and you should if you plan to keep it for more than a few days.

Ladle the soup in serving-sized portions into zip-top freezer bags. Label the bags with the date, lay them flat in the freezer, and freeze for up to two to three months.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"Delicious and buttery," raves LoriT. "I used skim milk and it was great. Like some of the other reviews, I scooped out about a ladle of the cooked broccoli and did not puree it. Adding it back to the pureed mixture gave the soup a more hearty texture."

"A very easy recipe," says CP. "Instead of using broccoli florets, I chopped up the broccoli stalks and sauteed them along with the celery and onion, then simmered in the broth until tender enough to puree with the immersion blender. I steamed a few florets and used them as garnish along with toasted croutons."

"I make this soup a couple times a month, with the intention of freezing it for later use," says Julia Courtney. "The problem is ... we always eat it all! I drizzle mine with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh grated Parmesan cheese! SO good!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams