Easy creamy broccoli soup without the use of heavy cream. Just what you need for a quick weeknight dinner.
Canned soup is super convenient, but not always the healthiest. Once you try making homemade soup, you will be so impressed. The taste is far superior to anything you will find in a can.
One-pot healthy broccoli soup recipe that is super easy to make. Quick homemade soup with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Homemade soup is so comforting. Nothing fancy, just wholesome ingredients cooked together to create some the best comfort food around. Great for cold winter days, but we enjoy soup all year long. Have you tried zucchini gazpacho? Perfect for the patio on hot summer days.
Making soup is one the best ways to clean up any leftovers you have in the fridge. You just might be surprised at the tasty creation, different every time.
Whether you are making slow cooker spicy kale soup, roasted cauliflower soup, or creamy mushroom soup, adding vegetables is a great way to get some nutrition into picky eaters. It really is hard to say no to a delicious bowl of homemade soup.
Broccoli Soup Ingredients
This comforting soup includes healthy ingredients that can easily be adapted to your taste. Naturally thickened with potatoes, and non-fat canned milk replaces heavy cream. Be sure to read the suggestions and recipe tips below.
- broccoli
- broth
- carrots
- onions
- potatoes
- seasoning
- canned milk
- seasoning
- olive oil
Easy Homemade Broccoli Soup
This soup recipe is so quick and easy to prepare. Full instructions are in the recipe card.
- Sauté the carrots and onions.
- Add the seasoning.
- Add the broth, potatoes and broccoli.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Blend the soup.
- Add the canned milk.
- Heat until the milk is warm.
Once the soup is done, remove from the heat. Ladle into bowls, garnish (or not) and enjoy. This recipe makes 4 large bowls, the perfect size for dinner.
Suggestions / Recipe Tips
- Broth can be chicken or vegetable. This makes is easily adaptable for vegan and vegetarian options.
- Broccoli can be fresh or frozen. No need to thaw if using frozen.
- Potatoes naturally thicken the soup, so if you what it thicker, use more potatoes.
- Canned milk can be fat-free for a healthier no cream version. It can be replaced with regular or 2% canned milk. Alternatively you can use heavy cream, or coconut milk is great if you want a vegan option.
- No salt seasoning can be swapped for Italian, Greek or any seasoning blend you like.
- Garnish is optional. Grated cheese or croutons are great choices. You can even use some small pieces of raw broccoli too. A dollop of sour cream or yogurt is great too.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a pot, or in the microwave.
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Wondering what to serve alongside this tasty soup recipe? Give these a try:
Easy Broccoli Soup – No Cream
Ingredients
- 16 ounces broccoli cut up
- 2 ounces onion diced
- 4 ounces carrots diced
- 14 ounces potatoes diced
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces evaporated milk 1 can / fat free
- 2 teaspoons no salt seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- garnish optional
Instructions
- Dice the onions, carrots and potatoes and set aside.
- Wash and cut the broccoli and set aside.
- In a stock pot heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the onions and carrots for about 5 minutes.
- Add the seasoning and mix to coat.
- Add the broth, broccoli and potatoes. Bring to a boil, turn down and simmer until the vegetables are tender. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and blend the soup using an immersion blender. If you don't have one, use a regular blender doing it in batches.
- Return the pot of soup to the stove, add the milk and heat through for a couple of minutes.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish if you like and serve.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
I looooove broccoli soup and yours sounds amazing! I love how you can make it with milk or with cheese.. Love the variety 🙂
Chef G
Thanks…it is so easy and tasty.
peter @feedyoursoultoo
I love anything with broccoli The key to this soup is your use of Spanish hot smoked paprika. .
Chef G
Yes I am a big fan of smoked paprika of all kinds.
Bella B (xoxoBella)
I am a huge creamy soup fan…this looks delicious!
Chef G
Thanks…hope you give it a try.
Lisa @ garlicandzerst.com
I make a broccoli soup with a little silken tofu instead of milk to make it creamy. Will have to try this as well! Looks great
Chef G
That sounds good as well.
Debi at Life Currents
I love broccoli soup! This one looks and sounds awesome. Smoked Paprika is my spice of choice as well. Yummy!
Chef G
Yes smoked paprika is awesome!!
Lezley
I am so going to try this, it looks delicious!
Chef G
Thanks hope you do and enjoy it!!
Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy
I love broccoli soup and this one looks so easy to make!
Chef G
It is so easy.
Sabrina
This looks like it packs a ton of broccoli flavor into one small soup! My husband loves broccoli so he would love this soup!
Chef G
This soup is amazing…quick, easy and tasty. It’s fun to play with the different cheeses too.
Diane
I’m getting hungry reading this soup recipe! We love a good broccoli soup. I’l have to hunt up those seasonings and try this recipe!
Chef G
It is a great easy soup to make.
Erin @ Stay At Home Yogi
This looks delicious, I’m pinning it for sure! I love broccoli, and I love any excuse to bring out my immersion blender too! 🙂
Chef G
Yeah immersion blenders are fun!!
Liv
That looks amazing. I really should make more soups. They’re so comforting.
Chef G
Soups are so easy and to tasty.
Adri
I love Broccoli Soup – creamy or cheesy! It’s such a great winter warmer.
Chef G
Yes it sure is.
Alison
Love broccoli soup, Not made it for ages, I really must
Chef G
It’s so quick, easy and delicious.
Oana@AdoreFoods
I never had broccoli soup but your recipe is right up my alley! I love creamy soups and there is no better way to include tons of broccoli. Yum!
Chef G
It so quick and easy, and you can have so much fun trying different versions too.
Sarah
I’m always making sup but have never used Broccoli before. Sound intriguing! Must try.
Chef G
Hope you give it a try and ENJOY!!