A piping hot bowl of this vegan Broccoli Soup is the perfect dish for today. Why? We’re expecting a nice balmy high here in Boulder of 15 degrees, while we’re buried in snow from yesterday’s storm.
I was fortunate enough to spend yesterday, my Sunday, at a yoga class, and then hiking the gorgeous Mount Sanitas in the snow. As you can see, thus far, the new year is treating me well.
If you’re looking for a healthy soothing recipe to help kick off your new year, this is it. Simple (this gluten free soup is made of a mere 5 ingredients), warming, and easy to digest, it’s the perfectly healthy treat for cold winter days and nights. Serve it with a salad and you have a quick and easy dinner that the whole family can enjoy.
Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1½ pounds broccoli, use both heads and stems
- 5 cups water or Kettle & Fire Bone Broth
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
Instructions
Equipment
When looking for something warm and healthy to eat, I also like to make this Butternut Squash Soup and some of these other soups as well.
Here are some delicious looking soups from groovy bloggers:
–Broccoli, Garlic and Lemon Zest Soup (SCD) from Milk for the Morning Cake
-Broccoli and Arugula Soup from GOOP
-Mixed Mushroom and Veggie Soup from Gluten Free for Good
Helen Grayson says
Elana, I LOVE your recipes. I try most of them. The broccoli soup today hits the spot. I am using frozen broccoli florets and I put a cube of basil pesto which I have frozen in it. It will be delightful. Thank you so much for this lovely soup on such a cold day. I’m watching the birds come and go and it is a perfect day. Thank you.
Jac says
wow, so amazingly simple!! my favourite type of recipe!
Pat @ Elegantly Gluten-Free says
This soup sounds delicious! I hadn’t thought of sauteeing broccoli before adding to soup, but I will try it soon.
The Therapist in the Kitchen says
I know the feeling of a bowl of soup on a cold day. Here is Minnesota it gets a tiny bit chilly!
Kelly- 18 Hour Kitchen says
Elana,
I make a soup quite similar to this with frozen organic broccoli that I keep on hand when my produce drawer is running short… I also replace the water with my super simple slow cooker stock: http://18hourkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/12/super-simple-slow-cooker-stock.html.
It’s always amazing to me how creamy and delicious one can make soup with no cream!
Cora says
Can’t wait to try this. My son loves broccoli and cheese soup, but since we do not each cheese in our house anymore, he hasn’t had it in a while. I am hoping this tastes just as good and can cure his cravings!
Cora says
Oh, and I meant to ask, How many servings is this recipe for? I need to know if I need to double the recipe to feed my family of five. Thanks!
Cora says
So I have made this soup twice. The second time I added extra broccoli for extra flavor, and kept some cooked broccoli to the side to add after the blending stage for texture. And I also added some kelp in the last ten minutes. It made for a richer, thicker, saltier soup without extra salt! All my kids love it. =)
glutenfreeforgood says
Thanks for the link love, Elana. I appreciate it. Since I’m just up the road from you in Golden, I’ve been in the same soup-loving mode during our cold snap. It was all of -5 last night. I’ve been living on soups lately, even having a bowl for breakfast on occasion. I’m not a huge broccoli fan although I like it okay and eat it often because it’s so healthy. Your soup recipe sounds like a great way to take out the “texture” thing with broccoli and that might solve my problem. I have some in the fridge and think I’ll give this a go this evening. It really does sound good and as you show here, it’s doesn’t have to be time consuming and difficult to make a warming, healthy soup. I’m also copying Caitlyn’s stir fry idea. Love the thought of using sesame oil with these mushrooms.
Thanks so much!
P.S. I couldn’t get the link to work for your salad recipe.
P.P.S. Haven’t hiked Mt. Salinas in the snow, but I’ve been up Bear Peak on a snowy day and I loved it. A bit tricky at the top, but nice nonetheless. Winter is my favorite season by far.
Shirley @ gfe says
I could survive on soup. A simple delightful soup like this one I could probably just sip on like tea. Wonderful, Elana … thanks for another surprising recipe. What a great reward after hiking and yoga, too!
Congrats to Caitlyn!
Shirley
naomi devlin says
Thanks for the link Elana – I love broccoli soup! I think it’s the most surprising soup of all – that something so green and punchy, can be transformed into a bowl of creamy soup – with no dairy added?
x x x
The Teenie Foodie says
Mmm this looks delicious! I may make this tonight, with a salad of smoked chicken on the side… oh and some garlic in the soup would be nice too. Thanks Elana! I’ve been trying to find a way to cook more greens for my brother, and this looks perfect!
It’s not as cold in London, but I love soup all year round!
Teenie Foodie