Crema de Brócoli(Broccoli–Cheese Soup)
I was in the mood for soup, so I made this Crema de Brócoli or broccoli and cheese soup for lunch yesterday. Not what I would call a traditional weekend lunch in my house, but it was delicious. It is also simple and easy to make. I hope you enjoy it too.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoon of butter
- ½ cup diced onion
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot over medium-high heat add the olive oil and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the broth, cream, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer back to the pot and add the cheese. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 more minutes. Adjust the seasoning and serve warm.