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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Donna
I love broccoli soup, especially at this time of year when the broccoli is just perfect, and so cheap to boot! Love the minimal ingredients in this version, sounds delicious!
Chef G
Thanks…hope you give it a try.
Molly Kumar
Your recipe is like a savior for me, I bought this 3 lbs broccoli bag and had been thinking every since. This looks just perfect n really simple to make.
Chef G
It is super easy….perfect for all that broccoli you have!!
MEl
I’ve never made broccoli soup I can see it would become a family favourite quickly if I did. You’ve inspired me to try! #RecipeoftheWeek
Chef G
It is so easy…perfect for weeknight dinners.
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
This looks so good! Love all that broccoli 🙂 I also love your idea of using mushroom broth & adding mushrooms! Yum!
Chef G
You can really play around with this soup and fun trying different things with it.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Yum, I love broccoli soup and will have to give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing!
Chef G
You are welcome…hope you enjoy it.
Claudia Krusch
This is a perfect soup for this cold weather. Can’t wait to try it!
Chef G
That it is for sure.
Lisa @ garlicandzerst.com
Sounds like a warm bowl of comfort food – 3 cups of cheese– Oh-ma-GAWD!
Chef G
We like it cheesy!!
Rebecca
I;ve had broccoli IN soup but never as the main ingredient, I love broccoli so I’m intrigued by this recipe!
Chef G
It rocks!!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion
Yum! Broccoli soup is one of my favorite!
Chef G
Ours too.
Amanda {Striped Sptaula}
Love a good broccoli soup, and that you’ve used hot smoked paprika in this!
Chef G
Love smoked Paprika.
farhana
wow it look yummy
Chef G
Thanks
Carol Bryant
WOW this is a perfect soup for all this cold weather. I love the sound of it for sure. Will bookmark.
Chef G
Thanks hope you enjoy it.
Janeane Davis
My favorite part of this recipe is that you told readers to experiment. You made it seems as if the soup is easy to make and can be customized to fit a variety of tests.
Chef G
You are correct…you can a lot of fun with this recipe.
keikilani
I haven’t had a good broccoli soup! This looks so yummy.
Chef G
It’s quick, easy and delicious.
Rosey
That’s a delicious looking soup. I do love broccoli!
Chef G
Yes we do too!!