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Jamie Oliver Broccoli Soup

Jamie Oliver Broccoli Soup
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Jamie Oliver Broccoli Soup is a blended vegetable soup made by gently softening onion and garlic, simmering broccoli in stock, and blending until smooth. The focus is on timing and balance to preserve colour, texture, and natural sweetness.

Ingredients

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    • 2 large heads broccoli (including stems), roughly chopped

    • 1 large onion, peeled and diced

    • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

    • 750 ml vegetable stock

    • Olive oil

    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Build the flavour base

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add a generous drizzle of olive oil. Add the diced onion with a pinch of salt and cook gently for 8–10 minutes, stirring regularly. The goal is soft, translucent onions, not colour. This slow cooking draws out sweetness that supports the broccoli later.

Step 2: Add garlic carefully

Add the sliced garlic and stir for 30–40 seconds until fragrant. Keep the heat moderate—browned garlic will make the soup bitter.

Step 3: Prepare and add the broccoli

Add the chopped broccoli florets and peeled stems to the pan. Stir well so the broccoli is lightly coated in the onion mixture. Cooking it briefly in oil helps deepen flavour before adding liquid.

Step 4: Add stock and simmer gently

Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Do not boil aggressively. Cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, just until the broccoli is tender and still bright green.

Step 5: Blend to the right texture

Remove the pan from the heat and blend immediately using a hand blender. Blend thoroughly until smooth and velvety. If the soup feels too thick, add a splash of hot water or stock a little at a time.

Step 6: Season and rest

Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving—this allows the flavour to settle and round out.

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