Best Hearty Broccoli Soup Recipes

HEARTY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Brown one slice of onion in 1 tablespoon oil.
• Bring 6 cups of water and 6 chicken boullion cubes to a boil.
• Boil until boullion is dissovled.
• Add 8 ounces wide egg noodles and 1 tsp salt, boil for 3 minutes.
• Add 20 ounces frozen chopped brocolli (or 1 pound fresh chopped brocolli).
• Boil for 4 minutes.
• Reduce heat to simmer and add 1/8 tsp garlic salt, 6 cups of milk, and one pound of Velveeta cheese.
• Cook until cheese melts.

HEARTY CHICKEN BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly., Stir in the lemon juice, chicken and broccoli. Heat through. Garnish with croutons if desired.

HEARTY LOW FAT BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat margarine over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic and saute until softened.
• Stir in broccoli and potatoes and saute 1 minute.
• Add broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until veggies are tender.
• Use a hand blender, food processor or traditional blender to puree the soup, in batches if necessary, until it is smooth.
• Return to the pan and heat through.
• Variation: Substitute cauliflower celeriac, squash or a combination of these veggies.