This simple broccoli soup is the ideal midweek meal to get in those crucial greens. From start to end, this recipe only takes 15 minutes, so you won‘t have to waste your precious off-time over a hot stove.
We thought we were the weird ones making our broccoli soup with just water and seasoning, but it turns out we are in good company.
The man himself, Gordon Ramsay, also makes his broccoli soup in a very similar way, so you know it’s a tried and true method.
Usually, boiling vegetables will cause many of their nutrients to leech into the water and get discarded once they’ve finished cooking. But since this recipe uses the cooking water as the soup base, you can retain all that goodness that broccoli is known for.
Why you will love this Broccoli Soup recipe…
Broccoli Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large or two medium broccoli heads (as fresh as possible)
- 3 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- Water (enough to cover the broccoli)
- Goat’s Cheese – 2 slices per bowl (Optional)
- Walnuts – about 5 per bowl (Optional)
- Olive Oil
Instructions
Ingredients
- Put water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the salt and broccoli (best if you cut it into manageable florets) and boil for about 4 minutes, keeping the lid on the pot.
- When the broccoli is tender, it’s done. Carefully transfer the broccoli to a blender, but don’t throw away the water – that’s your stock! Pour enough of the stock to fill the blender about halfway. Note: If you don’t have a blender, or if you’re just basically lazy like me, you can use a metal stick blender to blitz the soup directly in the saucepan.
- Use the pulse on the blender to begin combining the broccoli and water, then go ahead and puree. Add more water if you like your soup to be a bit thinner. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Pour soup into a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the goat's cheese and walnuts on the soup. Drizzle in some olive oil over the top. Serve with some chunky bread.
Nutrition
Serving Suggestions
This soup is delicious served alongside some chunky bread. You can pick yourself up a sourdough loaf from the store or try these homemade recipes:
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Broccoli Soup FAQs
Is broccoli soup good for your health?
Yes, broccoli soup is a very healthy dish, especially when prepared this way. Broccoli contains vitamin C, which promotes a healthy immune system, and vitamin K, which is key to bone health. It’s also high in calcium.
Does broccoli clean your stomach?
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable, which means it is high in fiber. This makes it an ideal vegetable for cleansing your colon and liver.
Can I eat broccoli every day?
Yes, broccoli is perfectly healthy to consume every day. Regularly adding it to your diet can help your bones stay strong and prevent osteoporosis.
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