Source: Nataliia Sirobaba, AdobeStockBright, healthy, and delicious broccoli soups are perfect for everyday meals. They fit well even into a healthy eating plan because broccoli itself is a wholesome and low-calorie product. We're sharing 15 diverse recipes!
1. Broccoli and Potato Puree Soup
Source: AdobeStockOne of the simplest and most satisfying soups, it's also wonderfully warming.
You will need: 2 potatoes, 250 g broccoli, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 3 cups water, spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Chop and fry the onion until golden in a small amount of oil directly in the pot. Add the remaining chopped vegetables, pour in the water, bring to a boil, and simmer the soup covered for half an hour. Then blend it until smooth, season, bring to a boil once more, and remove from heat.
2. Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Source: postila.ruFor this recipe, we recommend using a soft cheese, goat cheese is also an option.
You will need: 500 ml broth, 1 onion, 500 g broccoli, 1/2 cup 33% cream, 100 g cheese to taste, 2 tbsp butter, spices.
Preparation: Chop and fry the onion until golden in butter, add broccoli florets and fry for a few more minutes. Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15-20 minutes over low heat. Blend the soup until smooth, then add cream and cheese. Season and simmer the soup a little longer until the cheese melts.
3. Vegetable Soup with Broccoli and Tomatoes
Source: dzen.ruEven without meat, this soup is quite satisfying.
You will need: 400 g broccoli, 2-3 potatoes, 2 tomatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2-3 sprigs of herbs.
Preparation: Peel and grate the tomatoes, and chop the rest of the vegetables and herbs. Fry the onion until translucent, add the carrot and fry for another couple of minutes. Boil water, add potatoes, bell pepper, and the fried vegetables. After 10 minutes, add broccoli and cook the soup for another 5-7 minutes. Then add tomatoes and spices, simmer for another 5 minutes, add herbs, and remove the soup from heat.
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4. Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cream
Source: recept-borscha.ruWe recommend using the fattiest cream possible – it will make the soup even smoother.
You will need: 500 g broccoli, 1 L water, 200 ml cream, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp butter, 2 potatoes, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and garlic, and fry them until golden in butter. Dice the potatoes, separate the broccoli into florets, cover everything with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, add the onion, and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Blend the soup until smooth, pour in the cream, season, and bring to a boil once more.
5. Chicken and Broccoli Soup
Source: letsgophotos.ruTo make it richer, use wings or thighs instead of fillet.
You will need: 200 g broccoli, 200 g chicken fillet, 200 g potatoes, 100 g carrots, 70 g onion, spices, 1 L water.
Preparation: Chop the chicken, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Add potatoes. Lightly fry the onion and carrots, and add them to the pot. Cook everything together for another 5-7 minutes. Add broccoli florets, season, and continue to cook the soup until the ingredients are tender.
6. Vegetable Soup with Broccoli and Green Beans
Source: za-edoy.ruAny broth will do – meat, vegetable, or even mushroom.
You will need: 2.5 L broth, 300 g potatoes, 50 g green beans, 150 g broccoli, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 100 g tomatoes, herbs.
Preparation: Chop all the vegetables. Bring the broth to a boil, add potatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Fry the onion with garlic until translucent, add the remaining vegetables and fry for another 7-10 minutes. Transfer all vegetables to the pot, bring the soup to a boil again, cook for another 5 minutes, and remove from heat. Season to taste and add herbs.
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7. Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup with Beef
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruA simple and minimalist, yet delicious, hearty, and vibrant soup.
You will need: 600 g beef, 2.5 L water, 3 potatoes, 100 g carrots, 60 g celery root, 300 g broccoli, 250 g cauliflower, spices.
Preparation: Cover the beef with water, add spices, cook until tender, and strain the broth. Shred the meat, chop it, and return it to the broth. Slice the carrots and celery into strips, and fry them until soft. Add potatoes and the fried vegetables to the boiling broth and cook for 10 minutes. Add cauliflower florets, and after another 5 minutes – broccoli. Cook the soup for another 10 minutes, season, and remove from heat.
8. Pink Salmon and Broccoli Soup
Source: arcticvillage.ruIf desired, you can use other fish, but red fish is best.
You will need: 200 g pink salmon, 150 g broccoli, 1 tbsp corn grits or semolina, 3 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, spices, 1.5 L fish broth or water.
Preparation: Cut the fish into larger pieces, and the vegetables into medium pieces. Bring the broth or water to a boil, add potatoes, onion, and carrot. Cook for 10-15 minutes over low heat after it re-boils. Add pink salmon, broccoli, and spices. Cook the soup for another 5-7 minutes.
9. Broccoli Soup with Meatballs
Source: koolinar.ruYou can also add a little cauliflower.
You will need: 200 g ground meat, 250 g bacon, 250 g broccoli, 2 potatoes, 1 onion, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Grate half an onion and mix it with ground meat and spices. Knead the meat, let it rest for 15 minutes, form small meatballs, and lightly fry them. Separately, fry the chopped onion with bacon until golden.
Bring water or broth to a boil, add potatoes, meatballs, and bacon. Cook until potatoes are tender over low heat, covered, add broccoli florets and spices, and cook the soup for another 5 minutes. Finally, add herbs.
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10. Mushroom and Broccoli Soup
Source: samchef.ruAn unusual soup recipe for when you want something piquant, yet lean and diet-friendly.
You will need: 600 g broccoli, 250 g mushrooms, 20 ml soy sauce, 40 ml lemon juice, 100 g carrots, 500 ml water, 900 ml vegetable broth, 50 g onion, 50 g celery stalks, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop carrots, onion, garlic, and celery, and slice mushrooms a bit larger. Separate broccoli into florets. Lightly fry mushrooms in oil, add soy sauce, and set them aside.
Place all vegetables, except broccoli, in a pot and cover with water and broth. Cook for 15-20 minutes over low heat after boiling until soft. Blend everything until smooth. Bring to a boil and add mushrooms and broccoli to the soup. Cook for another 7 minutes until the cabbage is tender, and finally add lemon juice and spices.
11. Rice and Broccoli Soup
Source: pinterest.comThis light soup is especially good for children and those on a diet.
You will need: 150 g chicken fillet, 2 potatoes, 200 g broccoli, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp rice, 2 L water, spices.
Preparation: Chop potatoes, carrots, and onion, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Add chopped chicken and rinsed rice. Cook everything together for about 20-25 minutes over low heat. Add broccoli florets and spices to taste, and cook the soup for another 10 minutes.
12. Quick Broccoli and Couscous Soup
Source: ok.ruIt cooks in just a few minutes when you're short on time.
You will need: 7 cups broth, 300 g broccoli, 200 g cauliflower, 1 cup couscous, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Bring the broth to a boil, add broccoli and cauliflower, and cook for 5 minutes. Add couscous, season, and cook the soup for a few more minutes. Remove from heat and add herbs.
13. Buckwheat Soup with Broccoli and Processed Cheese
Source: dzen.ruAn unusual soup recipe made from simple and affordable ingredients.
You will need: 70 g buckwheat, 130 g broccoli, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1/3 zucchini, 150 g processed cheese, 1 L broth, spices, 50 g green peas, 1 clove garlic.
Preparation: Chop the onion, separate broccoli into small florets, rinse the buckwheat, and grate the carrot and zucchini on a coarse grater. Fry the onion and carrot directly in the pot, add zucchini and garlic, fry for another couple of minutes, then add broccoli, green peas, and buckwheat. Cover everything with water or broth and bring to a boil. Cook for about 10 minutes covered, add spices and cheese, and cook until the soup is ready.
14. Broccoli and Oatmeal Puree Soup
Source: de-fragrance.ruVery nutritious and hearty, especially if made with meat broth.
You will need: 600 g broccoli, 125 g rolled oats, 1.5 L water or broth, spices.
Preparation: Add broccoli florets and rolled oats to boiling broth. Cook for about 15 minutes over low heat and blend everything until it reaches a puree consistency. Season the soup to taste and bring to a boil once more.
15. Chicken Soup with Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Brussels Sprouts
Source: uzbek-culinar.ruFor brightness and aroma, add chopped herbs to the finished soup.
You will need: 500 g chicken, 300 g broccoli, 100 g cauliflower, 100 g Brussels sprouts, 150 g rice, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water, cook until tender, and strain the broth. Shred the meat, chop it, and return it to the broth. Add rinsed rice to the broth and cook for 10-15 minutes. Add a whole onion, three types of cabbage, and cook the soup for another 10 minutes. Remove the onion, season, cook for another 5 minutes, and remove the soup from heat.