Easy Broccoli Apple Soup
Tart and tangy apples, plus the juice of a fresh-squeezed orange, give this recipe for Easy Broccoli Apple Soup a bright and sunny disposition.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli
- 3 large apples something tart like Granny Smith
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium orange juiced
- 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper more to taste
- extra virgin olive oil to garnish
- plain Greek yogurt to garnish
Instructions
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Cut broccoli florets off the stalk and set aside. Cut stalks into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Core the apples and cut into 1-inch pieces.
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In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and onion. Saute about 6 minutes until softened.
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Add broth and broccoli stalks. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add the broccoli florets soup and simmer 5 more minutes.
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Remove from heat. Add orange juice, salt, and pepper. Using an immersion blender*, puree the soup until smooth.
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To serve, portion 1 1/2 cups into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and dollop with Greek yogurt.
Recipe Notes
*If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer this in batches to a blender or food processor to puree.