Broccoli soup is a creamy, velvety soup that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a very easy soup to make. In this article, we will share the recipe for the world's easiest broccoli soup. This soup is so easy to make, you can have it on the table in under 30 minutes. It is also a very versatile soup, so you can easily customize it to your own taste.
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BEST BROCCOLI SOUP
Here's a creamy, comforting broccoli soup. It's a delicious way to eat your vegetables. -Carolyn Weinberg, Custer, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring water to boil. Add the broccoli, celery and carrots; boil 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set vegetables aside. , In the same pot, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Stir in reserved vegetables and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 868mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This recipe is thick and flavorful. It is simple, delicious, and quick to make, enjoy (I know you will).
Provided by Jessie A.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and saute onion and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
- In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. Season with pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 528 mg, Sugar 7 g
THE BEST BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP
This outstanding broccoli-cheddar soup is rich, cheesy and packed with flavor. We decided to puree just over half the soup which makes it extra thick and creamy, and left the remainder chunky so there are broccoli bits in every bite. Gild the lily with more shredded cheese on top to satisfy your comfort food craving.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, broccoli, bay leaves, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of black pepper Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the broth has thickened and the broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prick the potato all over with a fork and put on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until tender, flipping halfway through, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until crumbly.
- Reserve 2 cups of the soup in a liquid measuring cup and discard the bay leaves. Let the remaining hot soup cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Add the mashed potato. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until very smooth.
- Stir the pureed soup and reserved 2 cups of soup back into the pot. Whisk in the cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar.
ALMOST-FAMOUS BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP
For creamy, cheesy comfort, try Food Network Kitchen's Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Soup, best served in big sourdough bread bowls.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves and nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the bread bowls: Using a sharp knife, cut a circle into the top of each loaf, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Remove the bread top, then hollow out the middle with a fork or your fingers, leaving a thick bread shell.
- Add the broccoli and carrot to the broth mixture and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth; you'll still have flecks of carrot and broccoli. Return to the pot. (Or puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender.)
- Add the cheese to the soup and whisk over medium heat until melted. Add up to 3/4 cup water if the soup is too thick. Ladle into the bread bowls and garnish with cheese.
EASIEST BROCCOLI SOUP EVER
This cheesy cream of broccoli recipe takes very little time and tastes amazing. Perfect for a quick meal after a long day. I prefer to use organic broccoli and milk.
Provided by brighatea
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the insert. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli, cover the pot, and steam the broccoli until fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer broccoli to a blender and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Place milk, Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese in the blender. Carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving before leaving it on to puree. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 602.3 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
EASY BROCCOLI SOUP
I saw this being made on TV (AWW) and thought it looked really good. On the programme they said to serve with toasted slices of french bread which were topped with crumbled blue cheese and grilled. I didn't have any on hand so I topped mine with parmesan cheese. I also, the second time round added some chopped bacon and simmered for another 15mins after I had blended the soup. You could also top each bowl of soup with a spoon of cream for a special occasion.
Provided by Jen T
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large deep pan heat the oil over medium and add the onion & garlic.
- Cook gently until softened for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the potato, broccoli and stock and bring to the boil.
- Turn heat down and simmer for 20 mins until vegetables are cooked.
- Either pour into a blender and blend or use a stick blender in pan to make a smooth mixture.
- If using a blender add soup back to the pan and heat gently.
- It is at this point you can add the chopped bacon and simmer til bacon is cooked, about 15mins, then check seasoning.
- If not adding the bacon, check seasoning and add salt & pepper to taste & reheat gently.
- Serve in nice bowls with slices of french bread which have been toasted on one side, turned over and topped with either blue cheese or whatever cheese you have on hand and grilled for a few mins til melted & crispy, on the side.
- Note: cooking time does not include the extra time for the bacon addition.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 442.4, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.6, Protein 10.7
BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE
"As a student at Bloomsburg University, I spent many Sunday afternoons at Russell's restaurant in downtown Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania," writes Marganne Hoffman of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. "A decade after graduating, I still crave their cheddar-crusted broccoli soup. I would be thrilled if the owners would share the recipe-and so would my family." The stems and florets are added to the soup separately so that the stems will cook until tender and the florets won't overcook.
Categories Soup/Stew Appetizer Broil Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Cheddar Broccoli Winter Simmer Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat. Add broccoli stems and onion; sauté until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and tarragon; sauté 1 minute. Add stock; bring to boil. Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in cream.
- Mix remaining 3 tablespoons butter with flour in small bowl to make paste. Whisk paste into soup. Add broccoli florets. Simmer until soup thickens and florets are tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Preheat broiler. Place 6 ovenproof soup bowls on baking sheet. Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese over each. Broil until cheese melts and bubbles around edges, about 4 minutes.
EXCELLENT BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
This is by far the best broccoli cheese soup I have been able to come up with. It's made with a roux, chicken stock, milk, a mix of cheese, and fresh broccoli.
Provided by NATHAN TRUAX
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup
Time 45m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, and mix in the flour. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Mix in the chicken stock and milk, and season with salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 10 minutes.
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the broccoli in the boiling water, and cook 2 minutes, or until just tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
- Gradually mix the processed cheese and Cheddar cheese into the large pot until melted. Mix in the broccoli. Continue cooking about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 1180.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, small onion, garlics, kosher salt, pepper, mashed potato, broccoli, low sodium vegetable broth, milk, ground nutmeg
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until semi-translucent. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the mashed potatoes, broccoli, vegetable broth, and milk and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the nutmeg, then ladle into bowls.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams
BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This recipe is thick and flavorful. Simple, delicious, and quick to make. Hope that you enjoy it as much as my family does. I have added chicken to this soup, very good
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and sauté onion, garlic and celery until tender.
- Add broccoli and broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Purée soup (I use a hand blender) or mash with potato masher.
- Return to heat.
- In small saucepan, over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk.
- Stir until thick and bubbly, add to soup.
- Add cheese; stir until melted.
- Season with pepper and serve.
QUICK AND EASY BROCCOLI SOUP
I got this recipe from Food Network website and changed it a little bit to my taste. It's great tasting and easy to make. Great comfort food on a rainy, cold day. You can use cauliflower as well. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Asha1126
Categories Stocks
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, thyme, salt, and broth and bring to a boil.
- Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the broccoli with cheese sauce.
- Simmer another 5-10 minutes.
- Puree the soup in batches in a blender or with an immersion blender.
- I like mine a little bit more chunky so I use
- a potato masher to smash the broccoli and potatoes leaving some texture in the soup.
- Bring to a simmer, taste, and season with salt
- and pepper.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 16.5, Sodium 1013.5, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9.7
CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP
This is one of the best formulas for a creamy, savory broccoli soup - and it doesn't include any cream. Borrowing from the concept of using coconut water to provide the kind of richness that is reminiscent of bone broth in Yi Jun Loh's ingeniously vegan Malaysian ABC soup, this simple green elixir starts with a base of umami-loaded vegetables seared in olive oil then braised in coconut water. With silken tofu providing creaminess, this verdant, vegetable-powered soup can be pleasurably contrasted, in flavor and in temperature, with an optional dollop of sweet, cool ricotta. (If you're keeping this vegan, you'll still have plenty of creamy richness even if you leave the ricotta out.)
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut off the broccoli stems, then cut the stems into 1-inch-thick slices. Separate the florets into small pieces. Reserve the stems and florets separately.
- Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high and add the olive oil. Stir in the onion, carrot, tomato, sweet potato and the broccoli stems, spread in an even layer and season generously with salt and pepper. Let the vegetables on the bottom sear without stirring until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the garlic powder and stir with a wooden spoon to hydrate the spice in the fat and continue cooking for another minute or so. The tomato will start to break down and get jammy.
- Add the coconut water, raise the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Cover, lower the heat to keep the soup at a gentle boil and continue cooking until all of the vegetables are mostly softened and the stock is imbued with savory flavor, about 10 minutes. For a creamier texture, remove the broccoli stems to snack on or discard; for more broccoli flavor (and roughage), leave the stems in.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and tofu, raise the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Cover and cook until a paring knife easily cuts the stem part of a broccoli floret, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Carefully ladle the contents of the pot into a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed, then add more coconut water or water to thin out the soup to your desired thickness.
- Serve hot in shallow bowls, each serving dolloped with a spoonful of fridge-cold ricotta, if using, and lightly drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with herbs, if desired.
EFFORTLESS BROCCOLI SOUP
This soup is easy to make, good and very good for you. Nice and thick, it easily serves as a meal for two. -Betty Vaughn, Elkhart, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broccoli, broth, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until broccoli is tender, 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly., In a blender, cover and process soup until smooth. Return to the pan and heat through. Garnish servings with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GOURMET CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
Just enough for two people, easy to prepare, and freezes well. If freezing, do not add cream until ready to use.
Provided by Elizabeth Zyla
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in pan, do not brown. Add vegetables, toss to coat with butter, then press parchment paper on top of vegetables--this is called "sweating"-- for better flavor. Put lid on pan and simmer very gently until vegetables have softened. Do not brown.
- Remove paper, add chicken stock, bring to a boil, then simmer until vegetables are soft.
- Put in blender and puree until smooth. Pour back in pan, add salt, pepper, and cream. Simmer gently, do not boil or cream will curdle, until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 1003.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
BROCCOLI SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: water, salt, broccoli, pepper
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- On a cutting board, use a knife to remove the broccoli florets. Discard the stem.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a rolling boil, season with salt, and add broccoli. Cover and cook for 3½-4 minutes, until a knife can easily run through the florets.
- Transfer the broccoli to a blender with a slotted spoon. Reserve the water.
- Add broccoli, pepper, and broccoli stock to the blender and blend until smooth. Keep adding water until desired consistency is reached.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 1 gram
REALLY EASY BROCCOLI SOUP
This comes from the Company's Coming Soup and Sandwich Cookbook by Jean Pare. It's so quick and easy to make after a long day at work.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook broccoli in water until tender.
- Do not drain.
- Add remaining ingredients except cheese and simmer for 3 or 4 minutes.
- Run through blender until you have desired consistency. ( you can set aside a few flowerettes for garnish).
- Stir in cheese if using.
- For Vegetarian do not use Cream of Chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 1193.5, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 7.6
THE EASIEST BROCCOLI SOUP IN THE WORLD!!!
This almost doesn't justify being called a recipe with only a few ingredients. However, made in not a lot longer than it takes to open and reheat a can, it will not disappoint
Provided by scimietta99
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash thoroughly the broccoli. You will need 600G so remove the stems and just use the heads.
- Chop the onion.
- In a saucepan cook the broccoli and onion together with the stock cube and the water for 15 minutes Keep the lid on whilst you do this. (you can get this cooking time down to 10 mins if you chop the broccoli quite small).
- When the broccoli and onion are very tender add the low fat milk.
- Then blend the soup thoroughly using a blender. I sometimes do this immediately but, from a safety point of view, its probably best to let the soup cool then re-heat.
- You will be surprized how creamy this soup is, even using only low fat milk, check seasoning and serve.
- Serve the soup however you like -- we like it with toasted almonds on top, it is also good with grated cheese piled on the top. Another good combination is a large teaspoon of cream cheese dropped into the centre and some chives. Last time I served it to guests I sprinkled stilton cheese and croutons over the hot soup and it was enjoyed by all.
- However you serve it, for extremely basic ingredients, it makes a tasty affordable soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.6, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 110.7, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.1, Protein 9.9
Tips:
- For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup in a blender or use an immersion blender until smooth. Then stir it back into the pot.
- Add a teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, or dried thyme to enhance the flavor.
- For a cheesy twist, stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese.
- To make the soup heartier, add a cup of cooked rice, pasta, or quinoa.
- For a healthier version, use low-sodium chicken broth and skim milk.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread, crackers, or a salad.
Conclusion:
This broccoli soup is a delicious, easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a comforting and flavorful soup on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this broccoli soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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