Broccoli Soup with Lemon
4 servings
22 minutes
Broccoli soup with lemon is a refined recipe of French cuisine that combines the tender texture of broccoli with the refreshing tartness of lemon. Its origins trace back to traditional French purée soups, valued for their velvety smoothness and rich flavor. Broccoli adds lightness and healthiness to the dish, while the addition of spinach enriches it with vitamins. Cream makes the texture especially soft, and lemon juice adds a zesty accent. This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and pairs wonderfully with crispy baguette and fresh herbs. Its taste is delicate, with subtle notes of vegetable sweetness and citrus freshness, while its velvety consistency makes it truly comforting on cool days.
1
Heat a deep skillet over high heat, add a mixture of butter and olive oil, onion, and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and golden. Add broccoli and cook for another minute. Add broth, bring to a boil, and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Add spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Butter: 25 g
- Olive oil: 1 teaspoon
- White onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Broccoli: 400 g
- Vegetable broth: 4 glasss
- Fresh spinach leaves: 100 g
2
Pour the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth.
3
Add cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Whipping cream 33%: 1 glass
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Place on a plate, add a spoon of sour cream, and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
