The creaminess of this Creamy Broccoli Soup will make it feel much more indulgent than it actually is. Soup is an easy way to increase your vegetable intake, it’s cheap to make and it’s warming for those cold autumn/winter days. At just over 300 calories for a big filling bowl, this is healthy comfort food and ready in under 20 minutes too.
Creamy Broccoli Soup
This is the creamiest of creamy soups and that is just thanks to the milk and a little bit of grated cheese – no cream needed. When all blended together it gives it such a creamy texture that this soup feels far more indulgent than it actually is.
It’s one of your five a day too. It makes a great easy starter for a dinner party!
You could mix things up a bit and do half broccoli and half cauliflower. It would change the colour and flavour, but it would make a nice change. We all know how well cauliflower and cheese go together too.
Why should you try it?
✔ One of your five a day and an easy way to increase your veggie intake.
✔ Ready in under 20 minutes.
✔ Super creamy and comforting, but no cream used.
✔ Just over 300 calories for a huge filling bowl.
✔ Broccoli is a great source of vitamins K and C, a good source of folate (folic acid) and also provides potassium, fibre.
Healthy Broccoli Soup
A creamy soup that is low in fat and calories! I know, I know, I am too kind. Even people that don’t love broccoli have said that they love this soup.
If one of your goals is to get extra vegetables in to your diet, then this is a recipe for you to try. It really doesn’t feel like you are eating vegetables.
You could add even more veggies by throwing some spinach or kale in there too. It would give it even more of a vibrant green colour too, not to mention a vitamin boost.
When I am looking to improve my diet, eat a little less and increase my vegetable intake, then soups are what I turn to. They are filling and hearty and easy to pack with goodness. Bread on the side is must though.
Is This Soup Good For Kids?
You wouldn’t think that creamy broccoli soup was kid friendly, but it really is. In our house anyway! Add a ladle to a bowl and then top with cooked pasta to make it more filling. It’s more of a pasta soup stew combo, which makes it easier for little kids to feed themselves.
Vegan Broccoli Soup
This soup is all about the creaminess, but that doesn’t mean that you couldn’t easily make a vegan broccoli soup. Simply swap the semi-skimmed milk for almond/soya milk, or use extra stock and add a dollop of oat creme fraiche once it is blended. Swap the cheese for a good melty vegan cheese too.
Extra Tips
- You could add some cauliflower too to use a mixture of vegetables.
- Prefer a stronger flavour? Use stilton instead of mature cheddar.
- If you are making this for young kids, mix some little bits of pasta in to it, to make more of a pasta soup stew.
- You could make this vegan by using almond/soya milk and vegan cheese.
- Try using shallots instead of onions for a sweeter flavour.
- Top with some toasted seeds to add some crunch.
How To Make Creamy Broccoli Soup – Step by Step:
One: Heat some oil in a large pan and cook the onion, garlic and potato for 3 minutes.
Two: Then add the stock, mustard and salt and pepper and simmer for 2 minutes.
Three: Add the milk and the broccoli and cook for 10 minutes.
Four: Blend until smooth, stir in the grated cheese.
Five: Pour into bowls and top with grated cheddar and some raw broccoli.
Other Soup Recipes To Try:
10 Minute Thai Noodle Soup
Courgette Soup
Mexican Tortilla Soup
Carrot and Coriander Soup
Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Soup
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Creamy Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 800 ml Vegetable stock
- 200 ml Semi-skimmed milk
- 1 Medium potato, peeled and chopped
- 1 Mudium onion, chopped
- 2 Cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 Large head of broccoli chopped
- 1 tbsp Wholegrain mustard
- 1 pinch Sea salt and Pepper
- 60 g Mature cheddar, grated
Instructions
- Heat some oil in a large pan and cook the onion and potato for 3 minutes.
- Add the stock, mustard and salt and pepper and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk and the broccoli and cook for 10 minutes.
- Blend until smooth, then stir in the grated cheese.
- Pour into bowls and top with more grated cheddar and some raw broccoli (both optional).
Notes
- You could add some cauliflower too to use a mixture of vegetables.
- Prefer a stronger flavour? Use stilton instead of mature cheddar.
- If you are making this for young kids, mix some little bits of pasta in to it, to make more of a pasta soup stew.
- You could make this vegan by using almond/soya milk and vegan cheese.
- Try using shallots instead of onions for a sweeter flavour.
- Top with some toasted seeds to add some crunch.
Nutritional Information
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Emma Taylor says
I don’t normally like many of the soups that I make, but do them anyway to ‘use up’ any extra veg. Well this recipe is different, a really gorgeous soup which was super simple and quick to make – enjoyed by all! I am away to buy another broccoli just so I can make it again! :)
Benjamin Myhre says
I was a bit of an odd duck when I was a kid. Broccoli was my favorite food. I didn’t even need it in a bowl of soup or anything. Just raw.
I tell you what though… it becomes magical when you turn it into a cheesy soup and this recipe looks absolutely fantastic. I will be adding it to my list of things to make.
Andrea says
Love how easy this healthy broccoli soup is! I’m a massive broccoli fan, but for some reason never actually made soup, will need to give it a try ASAP
Katie says
This looks absolutely divine! Thanks for the easy-to-follow and thorough instructions. I can’t wait to make this! It’s been coooold here in Colorado, I need broccoli soup pronto!
Danielle says
Yum! I made this last night and it was so good! I love the touch of mustard – really amps up the flavor!
Dannii says
SO glad you enjoyed it!
Colleen says
This is a delicious and creamy looking soup, especially for a broccoli lover like me! and I love the idea of adding some cauliflower, too.
Sherri says
I could totally go for a bowl of this soup right about now! So hearty and creamy! LOVE the addition of the mustard too! I bet it adds such a nice flavor! :)
Amy | The Cook Report says
I love broccoli soup, it’s such good comfort food
Nathan Wyper says
This looks so delicious, I love broccoli soup! Perfect for this time of year!
Natalie says
I love broccoli soup! Looks so delicious and so easy to make ♥