Creamy Broccoli Soup

This Creamy Broccoli Soup takes less than 45 minutes to make and it is packed full of wonderful cheesy flavor and taste!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 234kcal

4 medium potatoes, washed, peeled, and cubed (peels reserved for later) about 1 ½ lbs.
1 medium carrot, washed, peeled, and cubed (peels reserved for later)
1 ½ lbs. broccoli, stems chopped florets kept together
1 qt. vegetable broth
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
4 tbsp. nutritional yeast
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. salt or to taste
⅓ tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp. salt to taste
¼ tsp. pepper to taste

Place the potatoes, carrot, and the broccoli into a medium pot and add the veggie broth. Cover with the lid and cook for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes and carrot had softened.
If making the crunchy potato peels, now, is the great time to do it. Pour the oil into a large non-stick skillet and add the potato peels. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fry on medium heat until golden and crunchy, for about 6-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place onto a paper towel lined plate.
Once cooked, remove some of the large broccoli florets and reserve for later.
Turn off the heat. Using an immersion blender puree the soup.
Add the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything well and bring to a gentle simmer.
Break the reserved broccoli florets into small pieces and return to the soup. Simmer for a few minutes and turn off the heat. Serve with crispy potato skins on top.

Pro Tips For Making Creamy Broccoli Soup

Blend the ingredients well. The main thing to keep in mind is that this soup is supposed to be creamy. This means that you're going to want to use an immersion blender, or regular blender, to get all the ingredients chopped up and smooth for eating.
Don't forget the toppings. One of my favorite reasons for eating soup is because I just love adding on the toppings. The potato peels are an awesome addition and just add a whole other level of flavor and fun. You can also add on fresh cilantro, chives, and anything else that you're wanting to add. I've also added chopped up steamed broccoli on top to just add a little bit more texture as well.