Description
Broccoli, zucchini and blue cheese soup is a creamy and comforting dish that combines earthy broccoli and sweet zucchini with the rich tang of blue cheese. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this vibrant soup is both nutritious and easy to prepare. Serve it warm with crusty bread for a delightful meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets and zucchini; cook for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, covering the vegetables. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return to low heat; stir in crumbled blue cheese and cream until melted through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg