Finally zeroed in on this very easy Broccoli Soup Recipe from BBC – Food (the link to recipe is no longer working). Some people don’t like the flavour of broccoli and prefer to avoid and you would think this Broccoli Soup has a strong flavour of broccoli but it actually doesn’t. I encourage you to try it even if you are a broccoli-disliker, this soup may just win you over.
BROCCOLI SOUP RECIPE
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Broccoli – 2 cups, chopped (discard the thicker part of the stem
Vegetable stock – 4 cups
Garlic – 3 to 4 cloves, chopped
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Salt and pepper – to taste (freshly ground pepper makes a lot of difference to the taste)
How to Make Broccoli Soup
1. Heat the oil in a pan and saute the garlic till it turns a light brown at the edges.
2. Add the stock and the broccoli, bring to boil and simmer for 25-30 minutes. The broccoli should be cooked at this point.
3. Blend in a mixie / blender and serve hot with some salt and pepper.
Other Soup Recipes on Edible Garden:
Tomato Soup
Pepper Rasam
Easy Vegetable Soup
Hi Nags,
Nice recipes. How will it turn out if i dont use vegetable stock? Pls respond.
-Chitra
Hi Naga, I too have never used broccoli at home. This is really simple. Will try it, now that I know what to do with it when I buy:-)
[green]hey…first of all what'z the name for broccoli in tamil dud£….
just help me out….
& also reply where can i purchase it….
[green]hey…first of all what'z the name for broccoli in tamil dud£….
just help me out….
& also reply where can i purchase it….
hey…first of all what'z the name for broccoli in tamil dud£….
just help me out….
& also reply where can i purchase it….
hey thanks, nags, will let you know when i try it…
every body who cooks broccoli says its similar to cauliflower,yet I have not yet tried,should try since its too good for kids….:)
i love brocolli soup…and this is pretty much teh way i made it…
nags, do u get this veg stock in NTUC fairprice? and what brand…
i make my stock from scratch but this seems a quicker option…
Suma – I got it from Cold Storage. Its a company called BG, a red can like Milkmaid (which I struggled with my knife to open cuz I don’t have a can opener yet!) It was nice and thick-ish and has no added salt. I had to add salt to the soup and 1 can served both me and TH.
Beautiful broccoli soup – you really have done the humble broccoli justice 😉
Rosie x
so easy.. what is missing? just kidding!
Broccoli is my kids’ especially Agastuya’s favourite veggie :-)your hubby’s right…try to make it like aloo gobi…I make a mixed vegetable with broccoli, carrots and potatoes and it’s one of our favourites…your soup looks nice too. We also have it just steamed.
Hi Nags, ur Broccoli soup is so inviting. Shud try it soon as these days, I can find a fresh Broccoli in market.:)
I have started to read ur Nablowrimo posts. nice writing.
Sonu:)
My sisters son loves this soup. Must try this out, I am a little concerned about the smell,must I be concerned?
broccoli almond soups are a rage at fancy weddings in my hometown in India…tried to replicate its taste but failed miserably…since then i just stick to the ones available on menu in the cafes.
wow… yummmyyyyyyyyy.looking very delicious and tempting.
The original recipe called for some cream to be added in the end. I avoided it since I am not a huge fan of creamy soups except maybe as an appetizer. This was our dinner, with some crackers and toasted bread so I made it light and we had lots! 🙂
Cheese is definitely another great option. The recipe is versatile enough for you to customize it as you want!
i too never made much with broccoli cuz it was expensive in india .. soup looks nice ..
Hi Naga, I too have never used broccoli at home. This is really simple. Will try it, now that I know what to do with it when I buy:-)
I go with anu.. i like it more creamy! wat say nags?
Cheese and Broccoli Wow. Soup looks divine.
this is indeed very simple.. nice one
I like to add cheese to my broccoli soup, and cream cheese is the best for making it creamy in my opinion. For a nice flavor though, cheddar wins hands down.
That is one of the easiest soups I have ever seen and looks great too! You think I could add a dash of cream to make it creamier?
Pretty soup…I love broccoli soup, but I always make a “cream of” variety. This looks like something easy to try.
I love broccoli soup and I love the little flecks of green in yours.. but Aloo Broccoli tastes pretty good too 🙂 I also make broccoli poricha kootu, oven roasted broccoli or a broccoli poriyal… so there are a lot of options.
I usually do what your hubby suggested – use broccoli as a substitute for cauliflower. I tried making soup out of it once, and ended up not liking it.