Learn how to make creamy & delicious Broccoli Almond Soup recipe with detailed step by step pictures and quick video tutorial. Healthy, nutritious cream of broccoli almond soup - a restaurant style recipe easily made at home.
Broccoli Almond Soup is creamy, comforting and nutrient-rich soup that is perfect for chilly evenings or a light meal. Made with fresh broccoli, almonds, and a hint of garlic, its smooth, flavorful, and packed with goodness - no cream needed! The toasted almonds add a nutty flavor and richness to the soup that complements the mild taste of broccoli. This wholesome bowl of green goodness is so simple & quick to make, utterly satisfying and a great way to include greens into your diet.
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Key Ingredients
- Broccoli - the star ingredient, rich in nutrients and gives the soup its fresh, vibrant flavor.
- Almonds - adds creaminess ad a subtle nutty depth without having to use dairy or cream.
- Garlic & Onion - for aroma and savory base flavor.
- Milk - to bring the soup together and to blend the soup smoothly to your preferred consistency.
- Salt & Pepper - simple seasoning that lets the natural flavors shine.
For full list of ingredients and exact measurements, check the recipe below.
Step by Step Instructions
In a pan heat 2 teaspoon oil. Add 3-4 garlic cloves and sauté for a minute. Next add 1 onion finely chopped and fry until translucent.
Add 1.5 cups of cleaned, blanched broccoli florets and stalks along with 10 almonds (soaked, skin removed), fry for a few minutes.
Add about ½ cup water along with salt as needed. Cook covered for 6-7 mins until the broccoli is soft & cooked.
Let it cool and then grind it into a fine paste.
Add the ground paste back to the pan, add water if required. Next add ½ cup milk and mix well.
Bring the soup to a boil on low flame. Remove from heat.
Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with toasted, slivered almonds. Season it with pepper as needed. Serve hot or warm.
Recipe Notes
- Do not overcook the broccoli and cook just until tender to keep the soup flavorful and vibrant.
- Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more milk, water while blending or after depending on the preferred consistency.
Top Tips
- Blanch the broccoli: Drop the florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to ice-cold water - this helps retain the beautiful green color and fresh flavor. Also helps clean the florets effectively.
- Soak the almonds: Soak the almonds in hot water/milk and remove the skin to make the soup creamier and richer.
- Blend till silky: For restaurant style broccoli almond soup, blend the cooked ingredients into a fine paste without much liquid. If needed, use a strainer to for an extra-smooth texture.
- Add milk last: Stir in the milk towards the end and cook only on low flame until the soup boils once and remove from heat. This prevents curdling and keeps the soup creamy.
Substitutions & Variations
- Vegan Version: Use almond milk, oat milk, or just plain water instead of regular milk to make vegan broccoli almond soup.
- Spice Variation: Add a dash of ground black pepper to enhance the warmth and heat of the soup.
- Additional Veggies: Add a handful of spinach or a few chopped carrots or one boiled potato to make a hearty veggie loaded soup.
Storage & Serving Suggestions
Broccoli Almond Soup is best served hot or warm, topped with toasted slivered almonds. It tastes best with a slice of toasted garlic bread or light salad for a complete meal. If you want to store it, let it cool completely and then refrigerate in an air tight container for upto 2-3 days. Always warm on low heat, stirring occasionally. If it thickens, add a splash of water or milk to adjust consistency. This soup freezes well, just skip adding milk before freezing. Stir in warm milk after reheating for best texture.
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📖 Recipe
Broccoli Almond Soup
Equipment
- 1 Pan/Skillet
- 1 Blender
MEASUREMENT
1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Broccoli Florets blanched
- 10 Almonds soaked, skin removed
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves
- 2 teaspoon Oil
- ½ cup Milk
- Water as needed
- Salt as needed
- 1 tablespoon Slivered Almonds to garnish
Instructions
- In a pan heat 2 teaspoon Oil. Add 3-4 Garlic Cloves and sauté for a minute. Next add 1 Onion finely chopped and fry until translucent.
- Add 1.5 cups Broccoli Florets cleaned, blanched (including stalks) along with 10 Almonds (soaked, skin removed), fry for a few minutes.
- Add about ½ cup water along with Salt as needed. Cook covered for 6-7 mins until the broccoli is soft & cooked.
- Let it cool and then grind it into a fine paste.
- Add the ground paste back to the pan, add water if required. Next add ½ cup Milk and mix well.
- Bring the soup to a boil on low flame. Remove from heat.
- Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with toasted, 1 tablespoon Slivered Almonds. Season it with pepper as needed. Serve hot or warm.
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Notes
- Do not overcook the broccoli and cook just until tender to keep the soup flavorful and vibrant.
- Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more milk, water while blending or after depending on the preferred consistency.
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