Broccoli Soup

No milk or cream is used here, but this healthy Broccoli soup is thick and delicious! It’s completely gluten-free, too. It’s comfort food for fall and winter.

We’re having a good winter here in Michigan so far. There hasn’t been much snow yet, and it’s been quite sunny, and that’s always a good thing. Sometimes, we have days when the sun never shows its face, so sunny days in winter are always welcome!

It’s still pretty cold, though, and despite the sun, you still need layers of clothing when you go out. That also means you need a hot and hearty bowl of soup to warm you up.

So, finally, I decided to make a new soup. I wanted something healthy that doesn’t rely on milk or cream to make it creamier or taste better. When it comes to broccoli soup, the only ones I have tried are the cheesy ones, and I do love them for sure, but sometimes, when there’s too much dairy added, you almost lose the broccoli taste. Broccoli almost becomes just a mere addition to brighten the
color and make it look healthy, but nothing more.

I wanted the broccoli to be the main star of this soup and not just a supporting role. With the help of a few beautiful vegetables added to the mix (that means extra nutrients, too!), this has become an excellent soup indeed.

The taste of the vegetables sautéed in a bit of butter harmonizes well, and the result is delicious. When puréed it is thick enough and with just the right consistency that you don’t need any cream at all to make it thicker or better. A perfect winter soup indeed!

Ingredients for Healthy Gluten-Free Broccoli Soup

• 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons butter (optional, increase Olive Oil by another Tbsp if you want it to be fully dairy-free)
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large or 2 small to medium onions, chopped
• 8-10 baby carrots, chopped thinly
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 4 cups or 32 oz chicken or vegetable broth/stock
• 3 Broccoli heads trimmed into small florets
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

How to Make Healthy Gluten-Free Broccoli Soup

In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the oil. Once the butter has melted, saute the garlic and onions just until aromatic, 30 seconds or less. Stir in the rest of the veggies and cook over gentle heat until tender roughly 6-8 minutes. Pour in the stock/broth and bring to a boil.

Add the broccolli florets and cook until tender. Remove the pan from the heat and cool a little.

Pour in the contents of the pan into a blender. Process until smooth. Return the pureed vegetables into the pan and then reheat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve with some crusty French bread and some green salad! Enjoy this healthy and delicious soup!

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Broccoli Soup

No milk or cream used here but this healthy Broccoli soup is thick and delicious!!! Gluten-free, fall and winter perfect, too!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons butter (optional), increase Olive Oil by another Tbsp if you want it to be fully dairy-free)
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large or 2 small to medium onions, chopped
• 8-10 baby carrots, chopped thinly
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 4 cups or 32 oz chicken or vegetable broth/stock
• 3 Broccoli heads, trimmed into small florets
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions

 

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the oil. Once the butter has melted, saute the garlic and onions just until aromatic, 30 seconds or less. Stir in the rest of the veggies and cook over gentle heat until tender roughly 6-8 minutes. Pour in the stock/broth and bring to a boil.
• Add the broccolli florets and cook until tender. Remove the pan from the heat and cool a little.
• Pour in the contents of the pan into a blender. Process until smooth. Return the pureed vegetables into the pan and then reheat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve with some crusty French bread and some green salad! Enjoy this healthy and delicious soup!

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 13708IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.3mg

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Last updated on September 25th, 2024 at 12:22 pm