Best 8 Easiest Broccoli Soup Ever Recipes

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Indulge in the creamy delight of our Easiest Broccoli Soup Ever! This culinary masterpiece features tender broccoli florets swimming in a velvety broth, kissed with aromatic garlic and onion. It's a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul on a chilly day. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you'll have a comforting bowl of goodness ready in no time.

There are variations of this classic recipe to suit every palate. For a luscious and creamy rendition, blend a portion of the soup until smooth. Craving a cheesy extravaganza? Stir in your favorite shredded cheese for a gooey, irresistible twist. And if you're a spice enthusiast, a pinch of red pepper flakes will add a delightful kick.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you effortlessly through the process, ensuring you create a soup that's both delicious and nutritious. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI SOUP



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Puree the Neelys' top-rated Broccoli Soup recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network for a creamy vegetable soup garnished with homemade croutons.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cream
Homemade Croutons, recipe follows
Day old French bread
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, onion, carrot, salt and pepper and saute until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the flour reaches a blonde color. Add stock and bring to boil.
  • Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Pour in cream. With an immersion blender, puree the soup. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and then replace the lid back on the pot. Serve hot with Homemade Croutons.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut bread into cubes and place in a large bowl. Drizzle cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
  • Spread seasoned bread onto a sheet pan and bake for about 15 minutes.

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

BEST BROCCOLI SOUP



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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

2 cups water
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups 2% milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

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.

EASIEST BROCCOLI SOUP EVER



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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

1 pound broccoli, cut into small pieces
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

THE BEST BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP



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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

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half and half
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups broccoli florets (from about 1 head)
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large russet potato (about 8 ounces)
8 ounces mild yellow Cheddar, shredded (about 2 cups), plus more for serving

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.

EASY BROCCOLI SOUP



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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

1 -2 tablespoon oil
1 onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced or use 2teasp from a jar)
1 large head broccoli (trimmed and chopped, about 500g)
1 potato (peeled & diced or leave skin on if you prefer)
6 cups chicken stock (homemade, from a carton or use 6teasp granules to 6 cups water or to your taste)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 -3 slices bacon (diced, optional variation)

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 & 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

REALLY EASY BROCCOLI SOUP



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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

10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup water
10 ounces cream of mushroom soup or 10 ounces cream of chicken soup
1 1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese (optional)

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh broccoli: Fresh broccoli florets have a better flavor and texture than frozen broccoli. If you're using frozen broccoli, thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli: Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender but still has a bit of a bite to it. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy and bland.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup. Use a broth that is flavorful and has a good balance of herbs and spices.
  • Season the soup to taste: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream.
  • Serve the soup immediately: Broccoli soup is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Broccoli soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. You can easily customize the soup to your liking by adding different vegetables, herbs, and spices. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give broccoli soup a try!

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