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
Maria says
I made this last night and it was so light and absolutely delicious! I added some chicken broth, fresh garlic, a bit more salt and a zucchini I had on hand.
Noel says
Thanks for the inspiration! My dairy-loving, dairy-free child has been asking for broccoli soup, and I hadn’t gotten around to finding a recipe that doesn’t contain dairy, though I’m thinking coconut milk or cashew milk should work well.
This looks easier, so I’ll try it first — with garlic and likely with homemade broth.
I LOVE how simple your recipes are – thank you, thank you!
: )
Noel
Jen Leigh says
coconut milk works great for this! I’ve also.played around adding different veggies-chopped parsnips, kale, spinach, sometimes even finely shredded carrots. A sprinkle of nutritional yeast on top adds a little cheesy flavor!
Mike says
I love these types of soups. Very simple, healthy and so much flavor. Another idea would be to replace the broccoli with asparagus tips! Looks delish. I’ll give this a try!
Linda says
Sounds perfect, I was just wanting a soup that I have all of the ingredients on hand for! Very excited since broccoli is a favorite around here. :) Thanks so much!
And I must say brave to tackle Sanitas in the winter. I find it challenging enough on a cool summer morning! Did you get any pictures, I bet the view was amazing! Stay warm! :)
Kristin says
Yum! That sounds great! I’m enjoying the chicken strips from your cook book as I type this! Thanks for all you do!
Meagan says
Oh goodness. I’m gonna sub chicken stock for water, and add some roast chicken and rutabega to this soup and it will be perfect!!!
Janet Hargis says
Elana:
I just made this soup and it is wonderful, I’m sipping a cup right now. And I agree with others that this is a surprisingly creamy soup. For my next batch I will probably add a few cloves of garlic to the onions.
I am so glad that I found your website. I have some challenging food allergies and was really bored with my diet until I found your cookbook and then your website.
Thank you for all your hard work.
Janet
ps. Your Christmas Cake was a real hit with my family and friends.
Lynn Krukowski says
Forgot to add – you supplied breakfast too! Munching on your Carrot Cake Cupcakes that I added currants, pumpkin seeds, dates, poppy seeds and some grated apple to. Have to store in fridge to keep last ones from molding though. Thought I would stay totally grain-free till Christmas but I am chugging along without because of your great recipes. Thank you.
Any idea how to travel healthy as we are headed to the Tucson Gem show end of Jan/Feb. and no access to an oven to make my muffins? Thought I could freeze a batch to get there with! But then what….sigh.
Lenee says
Lynn, in regards to traveling and eating healthy…
I make ahead of time Elana’s Cranberry Walnut cookies to munch on. They travel well in a small tin. I also research and find a local whole foods or health food store so that I can pick up a supply of organic fruit and nuts to take me through my visit.
Lynn Krukowski says
Sitting here huddled over the morning cup of tea while hubby gets the airtight going. It is -5°C here this morning. Haven’t made a grocery run to the mainland this week for supplies but do have broccoli in the crisper. Thanks for supper!
Green Shushi says
Perfect time for a soup. I made my version of broccoli soup last night too! Especially after the amount of snow Toronto got this week!