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Lemony Broccoli Soup

Creamy broccoli soup with lemon zest.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil and soften the onion and garlic for 4 minutes.
  2. Add the broccoli and broth and simmer 15 minutes until tender.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Stir in the cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice over low heat.
  5. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve with extra zest on top.

Notes

Add the lemon juice off the heat so it stays bright.