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Quick Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Depending on the occasion and how it's garnished, cream of broccoli soup can be elegant or it can be homey, so it's a good recipe to have in your arsenal. This recipe goes from ingredients to your table in less than 40 minutes. To boot, broccoli is a vegetable that is available year-round, so seasonality is never an issue. Crisp, buttery croutons seasoned—or not—with garlic are an excellent garnish for the soup.

What You'll Learn

  • 01. Introduction
    Recipe Overview
  • 02. What You’ll Need
    Equipment
    Ingredients
  • 03. What Can Go Wrong
    Common Mistakes
  • 04. Cook Along in the Test Kitchen
    Introduction
    Photo Steps
  • 05. Share Your Dish
    Post to Photo Gallery
  • 06. How Did You Do?
    Evaluation
  • 07. Printable Recipe
    Quick Cream of Broccoli Soup

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