This easy broccoli soup is a healthy version of the classic cream of broccoli soup, but with no cream. Make it in 15 minutes with just 5 pantry ingredients.
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I love soup. There's nothing better than a great, big pot of soup simmering away on a cold day. It makes the house smell wonderful. It warms you up and warms your soul.
But some days I don't have time for a long-cooking soup. This is one of my favorite quick and easy soup recipes. It's a healthy broccoli soup recipe that's deceptively simple, but it makes a rich and creamy soup with a hint of garlic.
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Easy Broccoli Soup Recipe
The secret to making this soup so quick and easy is frozen broccoli. Yes, that's right, just pull it out of the freezer and put it in a pan with some stock and a couple cloves of garlic. Then puree it in the blender. If you have one, a high power blender, like a Vitamix, makes this easy pureed broccoli soup velvety smooth. If not, you can use a regular blender, immersion blender, or even a food processor for a more rustic texture.
The ghee adds a buttery flavor reminiscent of traditional cream soups. But if you are looking for a completely dairy-free version of this broccoli soup, you can easily swap out the ghee. I included the ghee mostly for flavor, so be sure to substitute with a fat or oil that will enhance the flavor of the broccoli. Olive oil, coconut oil, or bacon fat would all be good. And a drizzle of flavored oil also makes a great garnish.
For a dairy-free cream of broccoli soup option, you can substitute coconut milk for part of the stock. Replacing about half a cup of the chicken or vegetable broth with coconut milk will make it extra creamy.
How to make broccoli soup
Pureeing it in the blender is what makes this broccoli soup without cream so creamy.
- Put the frozen broccoli florets, garlic, and stock in a large pot or Dutch oven and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth (or puree it with an immersion blender).
- Add the ghee or olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and blend to combine.
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, if you like.
Storing and reheating leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
This soup also freezes well. I freeze it in single portions in small glass freezer-safe containers, so I can just pull one out when I want a bowl for lunch.
To reheat, thaw frozen soup in the refrigerator, then warm it on the stove over medium heat until it's heated through.
Easy Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce bag plain frozen broccoli
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil
- sea salt to taste
- fresh ground pepper to taste
- organic extra virgin olive oil for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Bring broccoli, garlic, and stock to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer to Vitamix and puree until smooth (or puree with an immersion blender).
- Add ghee or olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and blend to combine.
Betsy says
I use to LOVE broccoli cheese soup in my pre-paleo days. How does this compare with no cheese in it? I can't do any dairy and not even ghee. Thanks!
Lisa says
Hi Betsy, the flavor is obviously a bit different, but the texture is still creamy from pureeing in the blender.
Shannon says
If you add a little nutritional yeast on top it may temporarily sooth the 'cheese monster' most of us fight when starting paleo/a whole30
Lisa says
Thanks, Kim! I don't miss the cheese in this recipe, it's got lots of flavor. 🙂
Barbara says
Mmm I just love broccoli soup. And the Vitamix makes it so quick and easy. 🙂
Deb says
I think this would be FABULOUS with some steamed broccoli florets added just before serving... And ANY soup made with a Vitamix is a blessing in my book... Thanks for this recipe! Can't wait to make it!
Felicia Jacobson says
I boil a ham bone after fixing a ham dinner. Now that I've gone Paleo I can't make split pea soup. Can I use the ham broth for this broccoli soup?
Roxana Lopez says
That would be delicious!
Jeanne says
I use the coconut milk 1/2 cup but have flecks of coconut fat all thru the soup. Had thought it would melt. I this just how it is??
Lisa says
Hi Jeanne, it should melt with heating it all the way through and pureeing it in the blender with the soup.
Becky says
So quick and easy to make! And delightfully creamy and flavorful! Will be making this one over and over…
cindy says
I have made this soup many times and have even added curry powder to it which has a nice kick to it. I also use 1/2 cup or so of pure coconut milk. Such a delicious soup and so many great options. I have used parmesan Crisp crackers and nutritional yeast when avoiding dairy completely. Thanks so much for a great recipe.