Broccoli soup is a delectable and nutritious dish perfect for a comforting meal. Its velvety texture and vibrant green color make it an appealing choice for lunch or dinner. While traditional cream of broccoli soup often involves heavy cream, this recipe offers a lighter and healthier version using evaporated milk, providing a creamy consistency without compromising flavor. Additionally, this recipe includes variations such as a vegan option, a low-carb version, and a slow-cooker variation for added convenience. Each variation offers unique dietary preferences and cooking methods, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful soup.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP I
A tasty broccoli soup with a touch of cheese. For a richer, creamier soup, use half and half cream instead of whole milk.
Provided by William Anatooskin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium-sized cooking pot, add water and broccoli florets and bring to boil; reduce heat and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain, reserving all of the water.
- In a food processor or blender, process half the cooked broccoli until fairly smooth. Chop remaining broccoli and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed cooking pot, melt butter or margarine, add onion and celery and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until soft. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes. Add reserved water and chicken bouillon granules, and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Stir in milk, nutmeg, pepper, and processed and chopped broccoli, and heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve garnished with grated cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 901 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
EASY CHEESY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This is a fast but delicious soup recipe for those who like broccoli soup but don't like the canned taste. I use light cheese and 98% fat-free soup to reduce the fat content of the soup.
Provided by Keli Oelerich
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipes
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare broccoli according to directions. Drain off excess water.
- Add cream of mushroom soup and one can of milk to broccoli. Stir and heat thoroughly on low.
- Add cheese, stirring until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Your quick and creamy soup is ready to serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1909.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
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
HOMEMADE CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
You can have this to the table in under 30 minutes. Although it is easy and quick to prepare, you really have to be at the stove for the whole 30 minutes. It has great flavor on its own, but feel free to add some cheddar cheese or crumbled bacon to the top.
Provided by Munchkin Mama
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the 6 T. butter. Add in the flour and stir until blended; do not brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the 2 T. butter. Add onion; cook until tender. Add chopped broccoli florets, cook and stir about 6 minutes. Add the chicken broth. Increase the heat at this point and bring to a boil. Whisking constantly, add the flour mixture. Cook and stir until soup is thickened and bubbly.
- Lastly, add in the salt, pepper, and half & half. Heat through and serve hot. Note: The soup will thicken upon standing.
- You can substitute cauliflower or broccoflower in place of the broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.3, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 77.8, Sodium 1942.7, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 13.4
CREAM OF BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
"When my husband and I visit fresh-food stands, we often come home with more vegetables than we can eat," Marge Hill shares from Glenside, Pennsylvania. "I lightened up this tarragon-flavored soup to use up the broccoli we buy. I like it with crusty bread, a salad or a sandwich."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Add the broccoli, tarragon, thyme and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Add milk; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; heat through. Reduce heat. Add 1 cup of cheese; stir just until melted. Serve immediately. Garnish with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
WHEN OUR two sons left home (in the same year) to build their own "nests", we had lots of adjustments to make, especially in our menus. This recipe works well for us. It's easy, healthy and tasty. My husband's favorite vegetable is broccoli, so this soup makes his day! -Elsie Quance, Newark, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add the broccoli, onion, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-7 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Let cool for 10 minutes. , Pour into a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to pan; add milk and heat through. Top each serving with a teaspoon of butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This soup is super creamy in texture, but it contains very little actual cream. The butter and flour mixture -- what's called a roux -- gives it body and silkiness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 minutes.
- Add flour and cook, stirring, until combined, 1 minute.
- Whisking constantly, add broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes.
- Add broccoli and bring to a simmer. Cook until broccoli is very tender, 20 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl. In batches, fill a blender halfway with mixture and puree until smooth; to allow heat to escape, remove cap from hole in lid, cover lid with a dish towel, and hold down firmly while blending. Return soup to pot as pureed.
- Add cream and heat over medium until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with broth or water, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 11 g
EASY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This soup is comfort food at it's best! It makes a good lunch or dinner with some sandwiches. I use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian friendly for my sister. Enjoy!!
Provided by Mary_K
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced celery, onion, and garlic to butter. Allow 2 minutes to soften.
- Stir in flour and continue stirring for 1 minute.
- Slowly stir in veg. broth & frozen broccoli. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spoon out most of the big chunks of broccoli.
- Mash the broccoli with a potato masher or puree in a blender -- return broccoli to soup.
- Add milk and cubed cheese. Stir occasionally until melted and well combined.
- Season with black pepper &/or hot sauce for a kick!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 404.9, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 11.3
EASY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
Make and share this Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil water in medium saucepan.
- Add broccoli and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender and drain.
- Place half of broccoli and chicken broth in food processor or blender, cover.
- Process until smooth.
- Melt butter in same saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until tender about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in flour.
- I like to cook the flour for a minute, stir constantly.
- Gradually stir in milk.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
- Add broccoli mixture and remaining chopped broccoli.
- Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 36.9, Sodium 372.6, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8.2
EASY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
Stash this light but luscious soup in the freezer for a healthy homemade meal with zero effort. No can opener required.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add broth, broccoli, potato, and 2 cups water; season generously with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until broccoli and potato are just tender, about 4 minutes.
- Working in batches, puree soup in a blender (fill it no more than halfway) and return to pot. Stir in cream and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g
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
Tips:
- Choose the Right Broccoli: Use fresh, dark green broccoli florets for the best flavor and texture.
- Don't Overcook the Broccoli: Blanch the broccoli florets briefly to retain their vibrant color and crisp-tender texture.
- Use a Good Quality Vegetable Broth: A flavorful vegetable broth forms the base of the soup, so choose one that you enjoy the taste of.
- Don't Be Afraid to Adjust the Seasonings: Taste the soup as you go and adjust the seasonings to your preference. Add more salt, pepper, garlic, or herbs as needed.
- Serve with Toppings: Garnish the soup with a variety of toppings such as crispy bacon, shredded cheese, croutons, or a drizzle of olive oil for an extra touch of flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
This simple cream of broccoli soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its creamy texture, vibrant green color, and delicate broccoli flavor, it is sure to please the whole family. Whether you serve it as a starter, a main course, or a side dish, this soup is sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and enjoy a delightful bowl of cream of broccoli soup today!
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