Broccoli Soup
Easy, Creamy, “Cheesy” Broccoli Soup Without All The Dairy!
There are not enough good things to say about this broccoli soup, comforting, creamy, “cheesy” but at the same time filled with nutrient dense veggies. I challenge you to make it for your family and friends and do not tell them that it has very little or no dairy in it! It’s always fun to surprise my friends with delicious recipes that are also gluten and dairy free. This recipe was inspired by a dish my husband made a couple weeks ago, he used cauliflower to make a very thick but creamy sauce and I thought why couldn’t I use the same concept but add almond milk to make it a little thinner. This idea worked and I was expecting it to taste good but not this stinkin delicious.
Even though this soup does not have any added protein or lots of fat it is still filling, I think because of the large amount of veggies per serving and it just felt like it was nourishing my body. It was exactly what we needed for a weeknight dinner. I’m pretty sure I’m going to make a double batch this weekend, unfortunately I don’t think it will last long between the two of us. As always thank you for visiting my second favorite place, Emma’s Daily Bread. Cheers to a healthy day in your kitchen!
Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Head Cauliflower
- 1 Head Broccoli Chopped
- 3 Cups Almond Milk or Homemade Chicken Broth See Recipe Notes
- 1/4 tsp Onion Granules
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Granules
- Salt & Black Pepper To Taste
- 2 TBSP Butter or Ghee
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Optional
- Optional Toppings Bacon Crumbles & Crackers
Instructions
- I use a very heavy bottomed stainless steel pot that heats evenly and does not require very much water to cook veggies. Cook cauliflower till it falls apart easily when pierced with a fork. Place in a vitamix, I allow it to cool before blending because If it gets to hot the lid will pop off while blending, not a fun mess to clean up.
- Meanwhile cook the broccoli until soft but still has a slight crunch, I don't like it to be complete mush. Sometimes there is a small amount of water left in the soup pot after the broccoli is done, I just mix it with the cauliflower and the almond milk once added. Add garlic and onion granules mix. Stir in butter or ghee. Last but not least add salt & black pepper to taste.
- I tasted this soup before adding the cheese and it was very flavorful. I am able to eat small amounts of good quality cheese. Trader Joe's has a raw milk cheddar cheese that is perfect for soups, grilled cheese, and any other savory dishes.
- I served this soup with crackers, crumbled bacon and my homemade applesauce and it was a complete meal for us. This is not a large recipe but we still had enough for lunch for the both of us the next day.
Notes
- Use a nut milk that is mild in flavor, I believe almond or cashew milk work best. I didn't use coconut milk because I didn't think I would like the coconut flavor in this soup.