Simple vegan broccoli soup
This simple vegan broccoli soup is delicious and made with only three ingredients.
4 people
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 white onion roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 head of broccoli
- 4 cups water or vegetable stock
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a soup pot add the oil and add the onion for about 6-8 minutes until it is very soft and the edges begin to brown.
- To prepare broccoli, start by removing the tough stems by cutting off the florets and discarding the thick stem. Then, cut the florets into smaller, bite-sized pieces. Next, add the broccoli to a pot along with water or vegetable stock. Cover the pot and leave it over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the broccoli becomes very soft.
- When done, add a pinch of salt and pepper and blend until creamy.
- Check for seasoning and adjust if needed.
Notes
- The broccoli and veggie stock mixture will be hot when you transfer it to your blender. Transfer it carefully, and make sure your blender is heat-proof. If it isn't, just let the broccoli mixture cool before blending.
- This soup only has two main ingredients - onion and broccoli. Make sure they are the freshest possible to ensure you end up with a new and tasty broccoli soup.
- There's no need to dice the onion into small pieces before sautéing. They end up blended into the soup, so larger chunks are fine.
- When sautéing the onions in olive oil, use low-to-medium heat. You want the onions to be translucent, not browned or burned.
- Add a clove or two of minced garlic and sauté with the onion for added flavor. If you want a heartier soup, add some cubed potatoes there.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1448IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg