Creamy Broccoli Almond Soup Recipe
This almond broccoli soup is a delicious revelation – no heavy cream in sight! Indulge in a velvety, flavorful experience that’s low in calories but high in satisfaction. This healthy soup is a creamy dream come true, perfect for warming your soul during the winter months. Say goodbye to heavy calories and hello to a healthy warm hug in a bowl!
Author: Sheeba
Ingredients
- 750 grams (1.65 pounds) broccoli about 6 cups, chopped
- ½ cup blanched almonds
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 4 or 5 celery stalks 1 cup, chopped
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable stock or water
- 2 cups whole milk or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons toasted almond flakes
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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Instructions
Chop
- Chop 750 grams (1.65 pounds) broccoli into small florets. You can use the tender broccoli stalks, too.
- Roughly chop 1 onion, 5 cloves of garlic and 4 or 5 celery stalks.
Sauté
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large pot. Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté on medium heat.
- Add chopped celery and ½ cup blanched almonds. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and stir for a few minutes.
Boil
- Add 2 cups low sodium vegetable stock and 2 cups whole milk.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried oregano and bring it to a soft boil.
- Cover the pot. Simmer on medium flame for about 10 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are fork tender.
Blend
- Blend the soup. You can either blend using an immersion blender or cool the soup and blend using a regular blender or food processor.
- Check the consistency of the soup and pulse a few times until you get a smooth puree.
Garnish
- Turn off the stove. Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon orange juice.
- Season with 1 teaspoon black pepper and salt to taste.
- Serve the soup in individual bowls and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
Extra garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons toasted almond flakes, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 2 teaspoons orange zest and freshly cracked black pepper.
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Notes
- Vegan broccoli almond soup: To make this a vegan soup, just replace regular whole milk with dairy-free milk like almond milk or coconut milk.
- Blanched almonds: Can’t find blanched ones at the store? Soak whole almonds in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. The skin would come right off.
- Broth: Vegetable (or chicken) broth. You can replace it with stock cubes dissolved in hot water(1 cube in 2 cups of water for this recipe).
- More tips and tricks: In the post above.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Broccoli Almond Soup Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
267.1
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
3.3
g
21
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.9
g
Cholesterol
14.6
mg
5
%
Sodium
591.3
mg
26
%
Potassium
994.9
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
28.2
g
9
%
Fiber
7.7
g
32
%
Sugar
12.8
g
14
%
Protein
13.3
g
27
%
Vitamin A
1851.8
IU
37
%
Vitamin C
181.8
mg
220
%
Calcium
304.3
mg
30
%
Iron
2.4
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.