I am not a broccoli person. I even used to hate broccoli - and now I'm ok with it. But you guys, this broccoli soup is OUTSTANDING. Like gimme-some-more-right-now outstanding. I'm not sure why, but you just can't taste this little bitter taste that I hate don't like in broccoli (and cauliflower and Brussel sprouts and cabbage for that matter). Broccoli-haters: you know what I'm talking about. For you - people that I don't really get and who just love it: all you need to know is that this soup is another glorious way to eat your favorite veggie.
For some reason, I keep coming back to broccoli. Or it keeps coming back to me... Whatever. I mean, why did I try to come up with a broccoli soup in the first place, if I don't even like broccoli? Something's wrong with me. I'm sure glad I did though because this soup meets all my yummy-soup criteria : it's creamy but there's not a single dollop of cream in it, it's tasty but super easy to make and it's comforting for all the reasons previously mentioned. One last detail! I've heard it's been freezing cold in some parts of the US, so obviously this soup is the best thing that can happen to you right now; and for you Australian folks: it's delicious eaten cold!
Simple Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 small garlic cloves minced
- 1 small shallot minced
- 2 small broccoli heads though ends removed, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp black peppercorns
- 2 ½ cups chicken stock
Instructions
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Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot and cook for about 30 seconds. Add broccoli and cook for another 30 seconds.Cover with chicken stock and add peppercorns. Cook for about 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
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Let it cool a little bit then transfer to a blender. Blend until very smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm or cold.
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Vicky and ruth / may i have that recipe?
I only like broccoli when I eat it at a chinese restaurant, but I will have to take your word on it about this soup and try it. It is certainly healthy and I always like to have at least one soup in the fridge in the winter.
Sara
How does this have 31 carbs and 9 grams of sugar?!?!?!?!
marie
I know, it's crazy, right? I was very surprised too. Turns out broccoli is pretty high in carbs! But healthy ones 🙂 You can check out this link for more nutritional info about broccoli: http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2920
Tamar
I too am finding the nutritional info confusing. What I found was for 1 c of chopped broccoli, there are 31 calories, 6 carbs, 2 fiber and 2 sugar. Something keep in mind about carbs in food, you need to subtract the fiber for actual carb count as the fiber is not digested so in the case of 1 c. of ch. broccoli there is actually 4 carbs. Pretty nice.
Tamar
should have added that the chicken broth is quite high in carbs, 18 per 2/3 cup. That is most likely where all the carbs are since there are only 2 carbs in 1 Tbl. of shallots
Allison
This is so good! I love that it is so easy and fast! Although I must admit it almost didn't make it to the blender, it smelled so good I wanted to eat it right away. The only change I made was vegetable broth instead of chicken because I don't eat meat. I am definitely keeping this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂 <3
marie
I'm so happy you loved this soup Allison! It's one of my favorite too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and letting me know!
Vivian F.
This isn't vegan but could be if you substitute olive oil for butter and veggie broth for chicken. Which I did and it tastes amazing.
Marie
Absolutely! This recipe isn't listed under vegan recipes but it can easily be made vegan 🙂
Sheila
So simple and tasty. I added a little nutmeg and siracha sauce for an added flavor.
Marie
yum, sounds like lovely additions! Glad you enjoyed the soup Sheila 🙂
Sanghmitra
I have hated broccoli forever but after this recipe I can have it every day!
I didn't have ginger and used red onions instead of shallots, a little bit of salt at the end and the results were amazing!
Thanks for during this!!
Marie
That's a big win!! Thanks for sharing Sanghmitra! 🙂
Julio
I use red onion instead of shallot and add celery stalk. Turned out delicious as well. Thanks for this.
Anita Jones
This was delicious!!!!!! Thanks for such an easy and quick recipe I can use over and over again. 👌
Chelsea
This was tasty, and a huge bonus is how quick and easy this is to whip up! Also easy to make vegan for the vegans in my life 🙂
Marie
Hi Chelsea! SO happy you liked it!