Healthy Broccoli Soup – without any cream

A good cream of broccoli soup doesn’t really need any cream in it. Yup, that’s right! Trust me, when I say that you can totally make a thick and creamy soup while still keeping it healthy. Most broccoli cheese soups start with a roux, but this healthy broccoli soup recipe calls for none of that.

My secret to creamy vegetarian soups without any cream has always been potatoes. It’s what I use in my cream of mushroom soup as well, and nobody can tell the difference!

You only need a few ingredients for this healthy broccoli soup, and its super easy to make from scratch, and that too in under 30 minutes!

Healthy Broccoli Soup Ingredients

• Broccoli: One whole head of fresh broccoli, thoroughly washed, cleaned, and cut into florets
• Potatoes: To add creaminess and body to the soup
• Garlic and Onion: For flavor and aroma
• Stock or Water: To adjust the consistency of the soup. I prefer to use water for this soup, but vegetable stock also tastes really nice
• Cheddar Cheese: For added creaminess and flavor
• Carrots: This one’s totally optional, but I love how carrots add an extra layer of texture and earthy flavors to the dish. Plus, makes this already healthy soup even healthier and more wholesome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Richa’s Top Tips

• This soup gets thicker as it cools down, so keep that in mind when adjusting the consistency of the soup
• Always allow the mixture to completely cool down before blending it to avoid splatters and accidents
• You can even use an immersion blender directly in the pan to speed up the process. This won’t give you the same super smooth finish of blending it in a mixer, but if you don’t mind a slightly chunky soup, then this will work great
• This soup easily lasts in the fridge (when stored in a clean, air tight container) for about 4 to 5 days
• You can even freeze this soup for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, simply allow it thaw on the counter, reheat and serve for a delicious, easy meal in no time

How To Serve Broccoli Soup

• Some crusty, buttery, garlic bread tastes tastes so good dunked into this soup.
• A side of stir-fried veggies adds the perfect side of crunch and texture that pairs really well here.
• A refreshing salad like the Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, Spicy Chicken Cucumber Salad, or this Vegan Pasta Salad makes for a delicious side while keeping things healthy.
• If you like it spicy like me, then serve this broccoli soup with Bibim Guksu for some spicy, slippery goodness–this combination is heavenly

Customisation Ideas

• Add veggies of your choice. Zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and peas, add lots of texture and nutrition while still keeping things delicious.
• Add a dollop of cream for a soup that’s even even more thick, creamy and indulgent.

Storage Instructions

• Fridge: Store this healthy cream of broccoli soup in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Reheat: You can easily reheat this soup on the stove or in the microwave. Feel-free to add a little water to adjust consistency.
• Freezer: You can even freeze it for up to 3 months. Simply thaw on the counter and reheat as usual.

If you want to speeden this up even further, just pressure cook the broccoli and potato. It’ll cook the veggies slightly faster and make the veggies very tender. Seriously, this creamy, healthy broccoli soup with cheddar is SO GOOD you’ll be buying broccoli every week just for this.

I love serving this with some Cheesy Garlic Bread, which is perfect for dunking into the soup. Some other recipes that taste great with this soup are French bread pizza toasts, pepperoni cheese bombs, stuffed pizza bread, and the no yeast pizza.

This article was researched and written by Urvi Dalal.