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a smooth pale-green broccoli Parmesan soup in a rustic bowl with shaved Parmesan and cracked pepper on top, in a wide horizontal shot, crusty bread beside it, on a linen-draped table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Broccoli Soup with Parmesan

Creamy broccoli soup enriched with salty, nutty Parmesan cheese and a splash of cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot diced

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil and soften the shallot and garlic for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the broccoli and broth and simmer 15 minutes until very tender.
  3. Blend the soup smooth with an immersion blender.
  4. Stir in the cream and Parmesan over low heat until melted.
  5. Season to taste and serve with extra Parmesan on top.

Notes

Save a Parmesan rind and simmer it in the broth for deeper flavor.