Tim Hortons Cream of Broccoli Soup
When I was a kid, the Cream of Broccoli Soup was one of my favorite foods at Tim Hortons. I remember going there after school and getting teased for how much I liked it. It’s actually very easy to make at home, and you can make it even better.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 8 cups broccoli florets and stalks (roughly chopped)
- 3 ½ cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon milk powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon marmite (optional)
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Cook onions and celery for 5 minutes until tender but not browned.
- Add broccoli and chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup. If you use a regular blender, work in batches, and make sure you start on low speed.
- Bring the soup back to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and stir in cream, cheddar cheese, marmite, milk powder, salt, and pepper. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the soup to thicken slightly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then finish it off with 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Notes
Chicken Stock: Use high-quality chicken or vegetable stock. I'm using 4 teaspoons of Better than bouillon roasted chicken base with 3 ½ cups of water.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 11gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 584mgPotassium: 668mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1685IUVitamin C: 111mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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