Jul 14 2026
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Soup Of The Day, Cheese Broccoli Or Tomato Basil Recipe

Inspired by Black-eyed Pea
Time45m
Serves4

Make Soup Of The Day, Cheese Broccoli Or Tomato Basil Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Broccoli Soup

Method

Cheese Broccoli Soup

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broccoli

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add the cooked broccoli and let simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, blend in batches.

  5. 5

    Finish with Cream and Cheese

    Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Heat through until cheese is melted.

Tomato Basil Soup

  1. 6

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 7

    Add Tomatoes

    Add the canned tomatoes (with their juice) to the pot. Break the tomatoes apart with a wooden spoon.

  3. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. 9

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, blend in batches.

  5. 10

    Finish with Basil and Cream

    Stir in the fresh basil leaves and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Heat through before serving.

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