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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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!!