Ingredients
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
8 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium stock pot over medium heat. Saute onion and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium to medium-low heat; stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. Season with pepper and serve.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Broccoli florets are nutritional powerhouses packed with vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber — making this soup as nourishing as it is delicious.
- Using real butter to build both the sautéed base and the roux adds rich, layered flavor that margarine simply cannot replicate.
- Whole milk creates a creamy, velvety texture without the heaviness of cream, keeping the soup lighter while still indulgent.
- Chicken broth forms the savory backbone of this soup — use a good-quality low-sodium broth for the best flavor control.
- Celery and onion together form a classic aromatic base that deepens the overall flavor of this simple soup beautifully.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a solid dose of vitamin C from the broccoli, supporting immune health and skin vitality.
- The combination of milk and butter contributes meaningful calcium and vitamin D, supporting bone health in every bowl.
- With roughly 8 grams of protein per serving from the chicken broth and milk, this soup helps keep you feeling satisfied.
- Broccoli is one of the best plant sources of vitamin K, which plays a key role in blood clotting and bone metabolism.
- At an estimated 220 calories per serving, this creamy soup delivers comfort and nutrition without excessive calorie load.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories220
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat13 g72 g18.06%
- Saturated Fat8 g20 g40%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat3 g
- Cholesterol37 mg300 mg12.33%
- Sodium480 mg2300 mg20.87%
- Total Carbohydrate18 g275 g6.55%
- Dietary Fiber3 g28 g10.71%
- Total Sugars7 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein8 g50 g16%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)52 mcg20 mcg260%
- Calcium180 mg1300 mg13.85%
- Iron1 mg18 mg5.56%
- Potassium520 mg4700 mg11.06%
- Vitamin A900 mcg900 mcg100%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)72 mg90 mg80%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1 mg15 mg6.67%
- Vitamin K85 mcg120 mcg70.83%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.1 mg1.2 mg8.33%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.2 mg1.3 mg15.38%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.5 mg16 mg9.38%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.3 mg1.7 mg17.65%
- Folate75 mcg400 mcg18.75%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.5 mcg2.4 mcg20.83%
- Biotin3 mcg30 mcg10%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.8 mg5 mg16%
- Choline55 mg550 mg10%
- Phosphorus180 mg1250 mg14.4%
- Iodine25 mcg150 mcg16.67%
- Magnesium32 mg420 mg7.62%
- Zinc0.7 mg11 mg6.36%
- Selenium8 mcg55 mcg14.55%
- Copper0.1 mg0.9 mg11.11%
- Manganese0.3 mg2.3 mg13.04%
- Chromium3 mcg35 mcg8.57%
- Molybdenum8 mcg45 mcg17.78%
- Chloride210 mg2300 mg9.13%
