Broccoli and Potato Soup is satisfying, smooth and creamy. However, the great advantage of this soup is that it uses potatoes to provide a creamy texture so that no heavy cream is required.
It is quick and easy to make, lovely to eat and extremely nutritious. Made from simple ingredients, it is quick to prepare and you can have it on the table in 40 minutes.
Even if you’re not a fan of broccoli you may enjoy this recipe. Blended to a smooth puree it no longer resembles its raw form and the addition of potatoes, onions, garlic and thyme balance out the broccoli flavours. It has a velvety texture and a mild flavour and you may find that children will also enjoy it.
Make this soup your own. The basic recipe is vegan and gluten-free and delicious as it is. However, if you do not have specific dietary restrictions you can tailor it to your own requirement. If you would like a more creamy soup, drizzle some cream on top or dollop on some Greek yoghurt just before serving. Or you could sprinkle some grated parmesan on top or serve with some pieces of crispy bacon.
If you prefer a more simple soup, try our Potato Soup. You may also wish to try our delicious Spiced Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup.
Delight in the knowledge that not only does it taste good, it is also good for you.
Xx Alex and Faye
P.S. Looking for some variety in your soup recipes? I recommend you also give our Roasted Capsicum Soup with Basil Oil or Carrot Soup a try.
Broccoli and Potato Soup
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion large, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 500 gm broccoli divided into florets (reserve the stems*)
- 2 potatoes medium, peeled and chopped
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves *
To Garnish: (optional)
- fresh parsley leaves
- finely grated lemon zest
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.Saute onion about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, but do not let it colour.
- Add garlic, saute about 2 minutes. Be careful it does not burn.
- Add broccoli, potato, vegetable stock and thyme leaves.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. - Bring the mixture a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.Remove from the heat and add the parsley leaves.*
- With a hand mixer, or in a blender, puree the mixture until smooth.Reheat in the saucepan, season to taste with salt, and pepper*.
- Add a little finely zested lemon rind and some chopped parsley to the top of each of the bowls.*
Notes
Nutrition
This looks delicious! I am a huge broccoli fan. I will try this for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Bindu, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
Another super healthy meal I can add to my book of recipes!
Thank you Miriam, please let me know if you make the soup. 🙂
This soup sounds delicious and simple. I love that it is healthy and vegan!
Thank you Cindy, please let me know if you make the cake. 🙂
I love this idea of mixing potatoes with broccoli soup, will try this one for sure.
Thank you Samar, I do hope that you enjoy the soup. 🙂
This looks like a healthy and yummy recipe to try. I would love to try it for my mom. I bet she would love this so much.
Thank you Agnes, I hope that you and your mother enjoy the soup. 🙂
I dont like broccoli but the recipe sounds good. I will share it with people I know will like.
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. 🙂
Thanks for sharing this nice soup recipe, the tips and the way to prepare it with ease.
Thank you Kalyan, please let me know if you make the soup. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I am trying to cut out meat from my diet and this sounds really interesting to make.
Thank you Larisa, I do hope that you enjoy the soup. 🙂
I personally like broccoli and potato but have never tried it as a combination. I am sure this soup is delicious. Will give this recipe a try today. Thank you.
Thank you, please let me know how you enjoy it. 🙂
I love the potato leek soup out there. It’s so delicious. I haven’t put broccoli with potatoes in a bowl of soup though. It does look pretty delicious and I think my daughter would enjoy trying to make it.
Thank you David, it’s one way of adding extra green veg to our diet. 🙂
Wow, looks yummy! I would like to try this at home. Thanks for the recipe
There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of soup, and there are few things which are easier to make. Enjoy! 🙂
I love this potato and broccoli soup recipe!
Thank you Bree, I’m delighted that you enjoy it. 🙂