[‘Don’t skip the broccoli stems; slice them thinly for sweetness and to reduce waste.’, ‘Use fresh Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor.’, ‘Simmer gently when adding cream and cheese to prevent curdling.’, ‘Immersion blender allows control over soup texture; blend to desired smoothness.’, ‘Adjust soup thickness by adding broth if too thick or simmering longer if too thin.’, ‘Soup tastes better the next day; store in fridge and reheat gently with added cream or broth.’, ‘Optional add-ins: cooked chicken, white beans, kale for extra protein and fiber.’, ‘For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.’]