creamy broccoli potato soup

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This dreamy, creamy soup mixes tender broccoli and potatoes into a cozy bowl. Plant-based, full of nutrition and done in a flash—about 35 minutes.

Rehan Magic House Recipes
Updated on Wed, 21 May 2025 15:20:36 GMT
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This thick broccoli soup is a gorgeous green bowl that comes together fast. It’s light enough as a starter, warms you up for lunch, or keeps it low-cal but tasty with its smooth texture and mellow flavors.

Tasty and wholesome

Packed with loads of fiber, vitamin C and K, plus antioxidants, this one fills you up and keeps you going strong. Potatoes and plant cream team up for that crazy velvety finish.

What you’ll need

  • Add-ons: Lemon, olive oil, pepper, salt.
  • Main stuff: 1 onion, 2 potatoes, 500 g broccoli.
  • For flavor: Plant cream, veggie stock, garlic.

How to do it

Final step
Blend it up, pour in the cream, season how you like, and serve.
Simmering
Pour in stock and let it bubble away for 20 minutes.
Add veggies
Chuck in potatoes and broccoli, fry a little longer.
Sauté
Cook garlic and onion until soft and see-through.

Pro tricks

Blending makes it even silkier, swap veggies for fun. A squeeze of lemon peps it up and herbs give a pretty touch.

Plating ideas

Bread, yogurt, or croutons turn it into something special. Toasted nuts add a nice crunch too.

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Store it right

Keeps for 5 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. Once warmed up, it’s silky smooth again.

Low-waste tips

Use the stalk too, freeze any extras, and rework leftovers. Cooking with care for the planet never tasted better.

Mix it up

Add lentils for more protein. Stir in curry for a punch. Go richer with some coconut milk or a spoonful of cashew butter.

Simply awesome

Nutritious, tasty, flexible, and super speedy. This soup brings smiles and fills you up.

Broccoli’s a champ

Loaded with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. A green veggie that keeps you healthy and helps the earth.

Kids enjoy it

Mild and jazzed up with fun croutons, it’s a kid magnet. That green color? Total hit at the table.

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Anytime winner

Great for dinner, lunch, or a starter. Add sides and you’ve got a feast for everyone.

Smart leftovers

Don’t toss the broccoli parts—use them all and reinvent leftovers. It’s good for the wallet and the planet.

Global twists

Try a coconut Asian spin, herbal Mediterranean twist, or Indian curry vibe. Spoon travels everywhere.

Totally prepped

Perfect for batch-cooking and stashing in the freezer. Healthy meals are ready whenever you want them.

Fancy presentation

Pile on nuts, crème, and croutons to dress it up. Looks ace on any festive table.

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All-round superstar

Wholesome, flexible, and simple to make. This soup’s always a crowd pleaser.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How long will the soup stay good?

Stick it in the fridge and it'll last about five days. If you put it in jars, sometimes close to two weeks. In the freezer, it keeps for up to three months.

→ Can I swap in regular cream?

Absolutely, use regular cream if you’re not going for vegan. For plant-based, stick with your favorite veggie cream.

→ How do I make it extra creamy?

Blend it up real smooth with a stick blender or a big blender. The potatoes really help make it thick and creamy too.

→ Is this soup freezable?

Yep, chuck it in your freezer for up to three months. Just reheat it gently on the stovetop later.

→ Got a good way to serve it?

Top it with a swirl of plant cream and some chopped parsley if you’ve got it. Go in circles with the cream—it looks fancy.

Conclusion

A soup that’s packed with goodness but still tastes awesome. Simple stuff you’ve probably got, easy prep and great for anyone trying to eat healthy.

creamy broccoli potato soup

A velvety, plant-based broccoli potato soup. Lots of vitamins and perfect if you want something light and healthy.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes
By: Reham

Category: Soups & Stews

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: German

Yield: 2 Servings (1L)

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

01 A splash of lemon juice.
02 Salt.
03 Pepper.
04 60 ml plant-based cream.
05 750 ml veggie broth.
06 2 small potatoes, peeled and cubed.
07 300 g broccoli, roughly chopped.
08 2 garlic cloves, minced.
09 1 onion, diced.
10 1 tbsp olive oil.

Instructions

Step 01

Pour in the cream, squeeze a bit of lemon, and toss in salt and pepper. Give it a final stir and see if you want extra seasoning.

Step 02

Take a blender or a stick blender and whizz everything up until the soup’s super smooth.

Step 03

Add your veggie broth, then put a lid on and let it bubble gently for 20 minutes.

Step 04

Now throw in the potato cubes and broccoli chunks, stir, and keep cooking for 3 more minutes.

Step 05

Warm the olive oil in a big pot, then toss in the onion and garlic. Cook and stir until they turn soft and see-through, about 3 minutes.

Notes

  1. Keeps for 5 days in the fridge.
  2. Stays fresh 1-2 weeks in jars.
  3. Freezes well for up to three months.

Tools You'll Need

  • Stick blender or a regular blender.
  • Big cooking pot.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 142
  • Total Fat: 4 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 24 g
  • Protein: 5 g