Best 11 Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup, a comforting and flavorful dish that will warm your heart on a chilly day. This classic recipe combines the wholesome goodness of fresh broccoli and tender potatoes, enveloped in a velvety smooth and creamy sauce. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, our detailed guide will take you through the steps of preparing this delectable soup with ease. Additionally, we've included a bonus recipe for a tantalizing Broccoli Cheddar Soup and a hearty Potato Leek Soup, offering a trio of delicious soups to satisfy your taste buds. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these culinary creations that are sure to become favorites in your recipe collection.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI & POTATO SOUP



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If I don't have frozen broccoli on hand, I like to use frozen spinach or chopped carrots and celery instead. -Mary Price, Youngstown, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
Dash pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups frozen broccoli florets
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in broccoli; return to a boil., In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to pan; heat through. Sprinkle servings with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY BROCCOLI AND POTATO SOUP



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Puree potato and broccoli with garlic, leeks and thyme for a silky, savory soup.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced leeks, white and light green only
1 cup chopped peeled potato
3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 medium clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups broccoli florets
1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potato, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Add all but 2 to 3 of the broccoli florets, bring back to a simmer and cook until the broccoli is tender, about 20 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Remove from the heat, and let cool at least 5 minutes. Remove and discard the thyme and carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill blender more than halfway full).
  • Meanwhile, cut the reserved broccoli florets in half, lengthwise. Put in a small microwave-safe bowl, toss with a splash of water and a pinch of salt, cover and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Add the cream and reheat the soup if necessary. Adjust the consistency and seasoning with water, salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot and garnish each soup with a broccoli half.

CREAMY BROCCOLI POTATO SOUP



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This broccoli potato soup is intensely creamy and 100% plant based! It's an easy healthy soup that everyone loves (plus it's vegan and gluten free).

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large yellow onion
3 garlic cloves
2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (about 6 medium)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 quart vegetable broth
1/2 cup raw unsalted cashews
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound frozen broccoli florets (or 4 cups small steamed broccoli florets*)
1 large carrot
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried dill
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Dice the onion. Mince the garlic. Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized chunks.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the vegetable broth, cashews and potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer (not a boil), and simmer about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender and falling apart when poked with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, run the frozen broccoli under hot water to thaw it. Chop it into smaller florets as necessary. All packages are different, so make small bite-sized florets the size you'd like for a soup. You can chop the broccoli stems off and keep them in the soup as well. Place the broccoli in a bowl and mix it with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Peel and grate the carrot into long strips (we used a handheld julienne shredder).
  • When the potatoes are tender, use a ladle to transfer everything to a blender. Add the thyme, dill, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and another 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Hold the top tight and blend everything for a minute or two until fully creamy. (This quantity just fits in a standard blender.)
  • Pour the creamy soup back into the pot and add the broccoli and carrot. Simmer about 5 more minutes until the broccoli is cooked through. Taste and add additional salt as necessary (we added 1/4 teaspoon more).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Sugar 8.5 g, Sodium 100 mg, Fat 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 10.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

POTATO BROCCOLI SOUP



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This filling & flavorful Potato Broccoli Soup is the perfect meatless meal for lunch or dinner!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Lunch     Side Dish     Soup

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion (diced)
1 rib celery (diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
16 ounces baking potatoes (peeled and diced, about 2 medium potatoes )
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups broccoli florets
salt & pepper ( to taste)
½ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (fresh)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion & celery. Cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add potatoes and chicken broth. Cover and simmer 8 minutes.
  • Add broccoli and cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove 1 cup of broccoli and potatoes and slightly chop. Set aside.
  • Using a hand blender, blend remaining soup in the pot until smooth. Add cream and simmer 1 minute. Stir in reserved broccoli, potatoes, and cheeses.
  • Garnish with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.25 cup, Calories 306 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 817 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g

BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI AND POTATO SOUP



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Broccoli, onions, and potato cooked in chicken broth and pureed with milk and cream in this roux-thickened soup.

Provided by BRITTLEY47

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large white potato, cubed
8 cups broccoli florets and stems
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the melted butter until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add potato and broccoli stems; generously season with salt and pepper. Pour broth into potato mixture, cover, and simmer until potatoes are softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix broccoli florets into soup and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour, milk, and heavy cream into melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk milk mixture until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk thickened milk mixture into soup until incorporated; adjust salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 625.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP



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"My husband and I find this great soup a tasty way to add nutritious broccoli to our diet. It's so thick and filling that all you need to complete the meal is a salad and bread," writes Diane Ventimiglia of Atlanta, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1 medium carrot, sliced
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and carrot in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and set aside., In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add 1/2 cup milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add the salt, thyme, nutmeg and pepper., Drain potato mixture; cool slightly. In a blender, combine the potato mixture, broccoli and remaining milk; cover and process until smooth. Add to the thickened milk mixture. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BROCCOLI CHEESE AND POTATO SOUP



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This is a yummy and easy soup to throw together. Cheese compliments broccoli and potatoes so well. Ultimate comfort food when the weather starts to get colder. I love to serve it with homemade rolls or bread and a salad. I make it with skim milk to cut back on calories but feel free to substitute whole milk or half-and-half for a creamier soup. If I'm really short on time, I just throw in a can of diced, already cooked potatoes towards the end of the cooking time until they are heated through. If you want a thicker soup, just add desired amount of flour mixed until smooth with an equal amount of water. Mmmmmm....

Provided by Delish

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup flour
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 1/2 cups chopped broccoli, steamed until crisp tender
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups skim milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash paprika
salt
minced fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter over medium heat until tender.
  • Add flour, pepper, salt, and paprika and stir until smooth.
  • Add broth, milk, and potatoes, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in cheese and cooked broccoli and cook over low until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
  • Sprinkle individual servings with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 534.7, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 14.2

POTATO, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP



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A cheesy, potato broccoli soup that tastes great.

Provided by Ruth A. Burbage

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups chopped onion
2 tablespoons margarine
2 ½ pounds peeled and cubed potatoes
5 cups boiling water
4 cubes chicken bouillon
3 cups fresh broccoli, cooked and drained
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot saute onion in butter. Add potatoes, water and bouillon cubes. Cover, bring to boil and then reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove tough outer skin of broccoli stems and cook broccoli. Once cooked add to soup.
  • In a blender or food processor puree half of the soup and return to stock pot. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add cheese and heat soup through until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1188.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP



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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

2 pounds broccoli
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
1 small sweet potato (preferably white-fleshed), coarsely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 quart unsweetened coconut water, plus more if desired
1 (16-ounce) container silken tofu, drained
Ricotta, for serving (optional)
Finely chopped parsley, for serving (optional)

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.

BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



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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

5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
8 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
ground black pepper to taste

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

GRANDMA'S CREAM OF POTATO SOUP OR BROCCOLI SOUP



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This recipe has a slight smoky flavor due to the deli bacon. Broccoli can be substituted for potatoes for Cream of Broccoli Soup. **This recipe can also be used for Clam Chowder. Eliminate the broccoli and use Chopped Clams.

Provided by Jim Tasker

Categories     Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (31 ounce) cans college inn chicken broth
6 medium potatoes (cubed)
4 stalks celery (diced)
4 medium carrots (diced)
1/2 cup cubed ham (optional)
1/4 lb of deli bacon (smoked)
1 medium Spanish onion (diced)
1 quart heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
1/4-1/2 cup cornstarch
12 ounces cheddar cheese (optional)
2 heads broccoli, chopped, peel stems of skins and slice (skins are tough and bitter)

Steps:

  • Empty cans of chicken broth in pot.
  • Add cubed potatoes and bring to a boil.
  • While potatoes are starting to cook pan fry bacon until crisp and add bacon grease to chicken and potato broth.
  • Crumble bacon and add to broth.
  • Add diced ham to broth (optional).
  • In a sauce pan melt butter and add diced onion, celery and carrots.
  • Pan fry until soft.
  • When potatoes are done add the celery, carrot and onion mixture with butter to broth.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add about 1/4 to 1/2 of the quart of heavy cream.
  • Be careful not to have soup at a heavy boil or cream will curdle.
  • Add enough cream to make soup look creamy throughout.
  • Add cheese (optional).
  • Mix corn starch with very cold water and add to soup.
  • Continue medium boil until soup thickens.
  • If it isn't thick enough repeat corn starch and add slowly.
  • Remove from heat and enjoy.
  • Soup will thicken when it gets cold.
  • Can add milk or water to thin out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.3, Fat 58.4, SaturatedFat 33.7, Cholesterol 187.9, Sodium 1035, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 7, Protein 17

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. Look for broccoli and potatoes that are firm and brightly colored.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender, but not mushy. Cook them until they are just tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth: This will also make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. Look for a broth that is made with real chicken and has a rich flavor.
  • Season your soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of grated Parmesan cheese or shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor.
  • Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Creamy broccoli potato soup is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a creamy broccoli potato soup that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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