There couldnt be anything as delicious and easy to make.

Yes, you read that rightjust one ingredient: broccoli.

Im still amazed that such a simple ingredient can deliver so much flavor, depth, and texture.

A split image of a bowl with broccoli soup and Gordon Ramsey, with green illustrated background

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With fall approaching and soup season on the horizon, I love preparing this simple, quick soup.

Im a big broccoli fan, so its always in my fridge when my soup craving hits.

I love the vibrant, green hue and the light, airy texture of the soup.

A bowl of broccoli soup with a hand scooping some of the soup out with a spoon

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So you might make this soup tonight!

Since this recipe relies on a single ingredient, using fresh, high-quality broccoli is important.

Gordon recommends selecting dark-green broccoli without any flowering florets to achieve rich color in the soup.

This ensures that the salt dissolves evenly, seasoning the broccoli perfectly.

Boil them for three to four minutes or until the florets can be easily pierced.

To avoid scratching my pot, I test my florets with a fork instead, but either method works.

Drain the broccoli using a colander set inside another pot or a bowl, saving the broccoli stock.

In a blender, combine the broccoli with about half its volume in saved stock.

Blending incorporates air into the soup, giving it a frothy texture and fuller appearance.

Taste the soup and season with additional salt, if needed.

This gives the soup a deeper, roasted flavor.

you’re free to also add garnishes like grated cheese, nuts, or bacon bits.

However you enhance it, that delicious broccoli flavor shines in this soup.