Broccoli Overload Soup is quick and easy using minimal ingredients but delivering huge flavour. Can be made creamy, cheesy or both!! This is one of those “you don’t need a recipe” dishes that lets you experiment to your hearts content.
Broccoli soup is one of my favourite soups to make.  Sometimes I make it just because I crave it, and sometimes I make it because I have broccoli overload in the fridge and have to use it up. It has to be one of the simplest soups to make, and I always have lots of fun making it taste a little different each time.  It all depends on the ingredients you decide to use. Â
Depending on the broth you choose, deciding to make it creamy or not and if you want to make it cheesy. Â Whatever your taste buds desire it’s just a few minutes away. Â Don’t forget to experiment with different spices and herbs too. Â You basically can’t go wrong with this soup.
I started with about 12 cups of broccoli.  I diced and sautéed 2 onions in olive oil and seasoned them with salt, pepper, sweet smoky paprika (my secret ingredient) and Scarborough Fair seasoning.  Next I poured in 32 ounces of chicken broth.  I brought the broth and broccoli to a boil, and cooked it till the broccoli was fork tender (about 15 minutes).
I turned off the heat and used my immersion blender to puree the broccoli into the broth.  At this point you can decide if the soup is thick enough.  To thicken the soup I use either cornstarch or arrowroot flour.  Mix your desired amount of thickener with a bit of cold water.  Pour the mixture into your pot, and bring the soup back to a boil.  If it is thick enough great, if not add more starch/flour until you are satisfied with the results.
Now the fun starts.  I decided to make it creamy, so I added a can of evaporated milk.  I prefer this to fresh cream/milk, but you can use either. Since it was a cold winter day I thought I would like it to be cheesy so I added about 3 cups of shredded cheese. Heated everything through until the milk was hot and the cheese was melted.  Broccoli Overload Soup is ready, grab a bowl and enjoy!!
You really have lots of leeway with this one.  Choose whatever broth flavour you like.  If you choose mushroom broth add some mushrooms as well with the broccoli.  Broth can be canned or homemade.  Creamy or not it’s up to you.  For the cheese experiment with different cheeses, or add a couple of flavours to spice it up.  For a special treat add a splash of wine (your choice) when you sauté your onions.
Next time you have broccoli to use up Broccoli Overload Soup is quick, easy and so delicious.
Enjoy this soup with Savoury Cheddar Onion Muffins !!
Broccoli Overload Soup
Ingredients
- 12 cups Broccoli
- 2 Onions
- 32 ounces Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoons Scarborough Fair seasoning
- ½ teaspoons Hot Smoked Paprika
- Cornstarch or Arrowroot Flour for thickening
- 1 - 1 ½ cups Milk (if you want a creamy soup(
- 3 cups Shredded Cheese (if you want a cheesy soup)
Instructions
- Get out your favourite soup pot!!
- Wash and break broccoli into florets.
- Add about 2 tbsp. olive oil to the pot and heat.
- Dice and sauté onions in oil with seasonings.
- Add broccoli and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Add your choice of broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer till broccoli is fork tender.
- Remove from heat and use immersion blender to puree.
- Bring soup back to a boil.
- If you want a thicker soup, thicken with your preferred method.
- If you want it creamy, add the milk and heat through.
- If you want a cheese soup, add the cheese and heat through.
- Ladle into bowls, add croutons and ENJOY!!
Notes
I prefer to use canned evaporated milk, but the choice is yours. For added taste you can also add a splash of wine while sautéing the onions. Depending on the amount of broccoli you have to use, adjust the amount of the broth, milk and cheese to easily make a smaller amount of soup.
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Mahy
Gloria–this looks fabulous! would love a heart-warming bowl of this right now! Thanks for sharing !! 🙂
Chef G
Well it is a very quick and easy soup too make.
Karissa @WithOurBest
Yummy! Such a healthy soup! This has got to be one of the best for you!
Chef G
We love it thanks!!
Tracy @ Served from Scratch
Broccoli soup has been on my must make list for awhile – you’ve inspired me to bump it up to the top!
Chef G
Sure hope you give it a try soon and ENJOY!!
Lois Alter Mark
I love broccoli soup and this looks seriously amazing! Definitely making this one!
Chef G
Thanks hope you enjoy it!!
Bri
Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables, but I never thought about having it in soup form. This soup would make for a great mid-week meal.
Chef G
Broccoli soup is the best!!
Tina @ My Highest Self
OMG, this soup sounds absolutely delicious! I will certainly check out those Cheddar Onion Muffins, too.
Chef G
Well thanks…they go together very well.
Ashley Sparks Mullins
I love soups.. I’ll have to give this one a try. I think adding the wine sounds good too! I like to eat my alcohol!
Chef G
Yup wine always makes everything better!!
Rebecca Bryant
YUMMY!! Nothing taste better than a good bowl of soup with warm bread. I am so making this.
Chef G
I hope you give it a try and ENJOY!!
Heather lawrence
I have never tried broccoli soup before but this looks delicious!
For some reason I thought it would be much harder to make than this. Can’t wait to whip up a batch for my family.
They are going to love it!
Chef G
This is the easiest soup out there.
Erin @ Thanks for Cookin'!
I never thought to use evaporated milk in soups but it really does make sense! I’d add both the evaporated milk and aallll the cheese 🙂 What a great one-pot recipe!!
Chef G
Oh yes all the cheese!!
Cassandrea at chewsandbrews.ca
Nice looking soup!!! And I love Silk Road spices!!! I can’t walk into that store without spending tonnes!
Pinned! 🙂
Chef G
They are the best. I have to order online since I am in Ontario, but I would love to go to the store!!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
That sounds so good. It’s perfect for the cold winter nights we have been having here in Boston!
Chef G
Yes I totally agree soup and cold weather go together.
Lindsey Dickson
Hi Gloria, I love broccoli soup and like the fact that you cook like me, put in what you’ve got around! This looks lovely. Im a bit jealous you have a stick blender, that’s the next thing on my shopping list. Lindsey x
My Wife's Muffin
I love broccoli soup! This looks like a great recipe!
Old Fat Guy
I love soup and this looks delicious.
The Old Fat Guy
Chef G
Thanks..there is lots you can do with this soup. Give it a try and let me know how it goes. Enjoy!!