Creamy Spinach Broccoli Soup

Name: Creamy Spinach and Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 7
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 sprigs of leek; 4 tablespoons of vegan butter; 6 cups of vegetable broth; 1 broccoli; 1 potato; 1 spinach; 6.8 ounces of vegan heavy cream; 1/2 cup of almond; 2 teaspoons of salt; 2 teaspoons of black pepper

Turkish / Soup

January 8, 2023

A delicious vegan soup with a rich and creamy texture: Creamy Spinach Broccoli Soup recipe.

Vegetable soups are those that are frequently preferred by people who eat healthy and regular food. Besides its flavor, its high nutritional value plays an important role in this preference. There are many different flavors of soups made with vegetables. Here is one of them: Creamy Spinach & Broccoli Soup. If you want to make a difference on your table with this soup, carefully follow the recipe. Bon Appetit!

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Recipe Contents

Equipments Tips Ingredients Directions Nutrition

Difficulty Medium

Servings 6-8 people

Preparation 10 mins

Cooking 30 mins

Total 40 mins

Equipment for this recipe

Measuring Cup

Mixing Bowls

Blender

Cutting Board

Chef Knife

Tips

Use fresh or frozen vegetables.
Use plant-based milk like almond milk or coconut milk to make the recipe vegan.
You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
You can also make a roux to thicken the soup. Prepare a roux with butter, flour, and milk. You can take a look at our article, "How to Make a Roux?"
If the soup is too watery, add more vegetables. You can also thicken the soup by adding cornstarch and water.
If the consistency of the soup is too thick, add vegetable broth.
Add fresh herbs or spices such as thyme, rosemary, or coriander.
Blend the soup for a creamy and smooth texture.

Ingredients

2 sprigs of leek
4 tablespoons of vegan butter
6 cups of vegetable broth
1 broccoli
1 potato
1 spinach
6.8 ounces of vegan heavy cream
1/2 cup of almond
2 teaspoons of salt
2 teaspoons of black pepper

Directions

Cook the finely chopped leeks in 3 tablespoons of butter.
Add the spices to the leeks you cooked.
Then add the roughly chopped broccoli and potatoes to the vegetable broth and boil in the pot for about 20-25 minutes.
Add spinach to your mixture in 20 minutes and boil for another 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, add the cream to the boiling soup and mix it in the blender.
While the soup is resting, chop a handful of almonds roughly and cook them in butter.
When the almonds are done, you can put them in the soup and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Creamy Spinach and Broccoli Soup

Serves 6-8

Amount Per Serving

Calories271

% Daily Value*

Cholesterol 57 mg19%

Sodium 771 mg33.5%

Potassium 737 mg15.7%

Total Fat 22.2 g28.5%

Protein 9 g18%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Benefits of Broccoli

It is stated by experts that broccoli has a wide range of health benefits, including cancer prevention, improving digestion, lowering cholesterol levels, detoxifying the body, and maximizing vitamin and mineral intake. In addition, broccoli is very rich in proteins such as dietary fiber and tryptophan. It contains vitamin A, beta-carotene, lutein zeaxanthin, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Broccoli contains vitamin B6, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B1 and vitamin K, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, sodium, potassium, selenium, chromium, choline, manganese and phosphorus.

What To Serve with Spinach Broccoli Soup?

This healthy broccoli soup can be served with croutons or coconut milk. It also goes well with grilled cheese sandwiches and salads. This hearty vegetable soup can be served with dishes made with rice or quinoa. It goes perfectly with grilled vegetables and dips.

Here are our delicious recipes that you can serve with Creamy Spinach Broccoli Soup:

How To Store Spinach Broccoli Soup?

You can store spinach and broccoli soup in the refrigerator or freezer. Allow the soup to cool to room temperature before storing. Store the soup in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can Broccoli Soup Be Frozen? Yes. To freeze this vegetable soup, cool it completely at room temperature. Then freeze in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 1 month.

To thaw frozen soup, transfer it to the refrigerator the night before or place it in a bowl of cold water until thawed. To reheat the soup, reheat it over medium heat until it comes to a boil. You can also heat it in the microwave.

Recipe byPetite Gourmets