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Broccoli and Potato Soup

By:Nagi
Published:20 Jul '20Updated:23 Jul '20
156 Comments
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This is a chunky Broccoli and Potato in a thick and creamy soup broth that’s made with no cream. It’s hearty, filling and surprisingly low-cal(ish), clocking in at 400 calories for a generous bowl (and I don’t skimp on serving portions!).

For a hit of protein, add some prawns/shrimp or shredded chicken. And we can pretend that finishing with a sprinkle of bacon is optional….

Close up of Broccoli and Potato Soup in a pot, ready to be served

Potato and Broccoli Soup

This is a thick and creamy soup with potato and broccoli that you’d swear has a bucket of cream in it, but it doesn’t have a single drop. It’s hearty, comforting, tastes rich and indulgent but is in fact relatively healthy with just 405 calories for a VERY big bowl!

It’s one of those recipes that I classify as “accidentally healthy” – I haven’t done anything to reduce calories and thereby compromise on tastiness. It just happens to have a sensible calorie count for a generous size serving that is satisfying to have as a meal in itself.

Broccoli and Potato Soup in a bowl, ready to be eaten

How this soup is thick and creamy WITHOUT cream

The base of this is a creamy white soup which is made from a roux – sounds fancy (it’s French 😉 ) but it’s just melted butter + flour mixed together which thickens whatever liquids you pour into the soup. A core cooking technique that will serve you well in life once you know how to make it!

It’s the base of almost all creamy things you will find on my website – like this Ham Potato and Corn Chowder, Seafood Gratin Pasta Bake, Creamy Broccoli Gratin and the Cheese sauce topping of things like Lasagna and Greek Moussaka. And it’s the very foundation of the creamy cheesy sauce of a great Mac and Cheese!

Much healthier than using loads and loads of cream!


What you need for this Potato and Broccoli Soup

Here’s what you need for this creamy soup:

What goes in Broccoli and Potato Soup

The cheese in the above is for stirring through the broth. It doesn’t make it ultra cheesy (we’re not making Mac and Cheese here), it just adds a little touch of flavour and seasoning into the soup, as well as thickening it slightly.

I originally intended to make it optional, but I changed my mind. It’s not a deal killer. But it’s very (very) highly recommended to include it.

Bacon – on the other hand, I’ve left out the sprinkle of bacon because I do consider that as an optional extra. You can also switch it for something else that provides a similar special finishing touch to soups – like croutons (see here), crispy fried shallots (ie the Asian essential), some grated cheese or parmesan. So there’s a few options here.


How to make it

And here are process photos for how to make it. Basically, it starts by making the above described roux, then we cook small cubes of potato first and add the broccoli later (because it cooks faster). The idea here is that by the potato and broccoli are both cooked perfectly, the soup has thickened so it’s beautifully creamy!

How to make Broccoli and Potato Soup

Broccoli and Potato Soup in a pot, fresh off the stove

Variations

I’ve used broccoli here, but it’s a direct switch out for cauliflower or broccolini as an alternative. Works great and looks elegant – a pure white soup.

But actually, you can use any vegetables you want here. Just put it in so it cooks through within the prescribed recipe time!

And lastly – soup dunkers. I know this already has a starch in it, but who ever says no to something hot and crusty for dunking? Even better if there’s something molten and cheesy on it, and if it has garlic in it as well? Swoon.

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That said and done, I do swear that this soup is delicious in its own right, just as it is. Enjoy! – Nagi xx


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Broccoli and Potato Soup

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Meal, Soup
Western
4.96 from 45 votes
Servings4 -5
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Recipe video above. A thick, hearty, creamy Broccoli and Potato Soup that will warm your soul! Tastes rich and indulgent, but it's made without a single drop of cream.

Ingredients

  • 40g / 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion , finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk , any fat %
  • 2 cups chicken broth/stock , low sodium
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 800 g / 1.6 lb potato , peeled and cut into 1.25 / 1/2" cubes (Note 1)
  • 5 cups broccoli, small florets (1 large head, ~300g/10oz, Note 1)
  • 1+ cups grated cheese , cheddar or tasty (or other of choice)

Garnish, optional

  • Cook bacon pieces (highly recommended)
  • Shallots/scallions , finely sliced
  • Grated cheese

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 3 minutes or until onion is softened.
  • Add flour and mix into onion mixture. Cook for 30 seconds.
  • While stirring, slowly pour the milk in and keep mixing as it turns into a thickish paste that's mostly smooth. Use a whisk to make it smooth if needed.
  • Add chicken stock, water, salt and pepper. Stir, then add potato.
  • Bring to simmer then adjust heat so it's simmering gently. Cook for 8 minutes (no lid) or until potato is almost cooked. Stir ocassionally so the base doesn't catch.
  • Add broccoli and stir. Cook for 2 minutes (or until broccoli is cooked to your liking), then take the pot off the stove.
  • Stir through cheese (I use 1 cup) - broth soup be nicely thickened. Add more salt if needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with garnishes of choice.

Recipe Notes:

1. Potato - Any all rounder potato works well for this recipe. In fact, any potato works will work fine, whether it's waxy or starchy.
2. Broccoli - break/cut the florets into small pieces that will easily fit on a soup spoon. 5 cups (packed) is about 300g/10oz.
3. To make this GLUTEN FREE, leave out the flour and make sure you use GF broth. Then mix together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch / cornflour and a splash of water to make a slurry. Add that into the soup towards the end and cook for a couple of minutes - this will thicken the soup.
4. Storage - Fridge for 4 to 5 days, or freeze, thaw then reheat gently (don't want to cook potato again, might get so soft it starts falling apart).
5. Nutrition per serving, assuming 5 servings and that 1 cup of cheese is used. Excludes toppings - because I cannot be held responsible for the amount of BACON you might pile on top!

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 493gCalories: 405cal (20%)Carbohydrates: 48g (16%)Protein: 18.3g (37%)Fat: 16.6g (26%)Saturated Fat: 10.2g (64%)Cholesterol: 49mg (16%)Sodium: 446mg (19%)Fiber: 6.3g (26%)Sugar: 11.5g (13%)Vitamin A: 1300IU (26%)Vitamin C: 153.5mg (186%)Calcium: 410mg (41%)Iron: 2.5mg (14%)
Keywords: broccoli potato soup, broccoli soup, potato soup, soup recipe, winter soup
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Originally published January 2017. Updated with new photos, video and process photos.

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156 Comments

  1. Brooke says

    January 19, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    Easy to make and so good! Topped with bacon and green onions, yum 🙂
    Perfect for a cold night!

    Reply
  2. Dianne Hale says

    January 18, 2021 at 11:17 am

    5 stars
    I made this soup and only changed a few things. I had some extra half and half on hand so I substituted that for the milk and just added extra cheese. This soup is amazing!!! My husband was skeptical because he had never really heard of mixing broccoli and potatoes in a soup but even he said it was yummy. Adding this one to my recipe book. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Sue says

    January 14, 2021 at 1:26 am

    5 stars
    We are having an unusually cold winter here on the Costa Blanca, Spain so I made this soup today and it was delicious. I always go to RecipeTinEats for ideas and have never been disappointed. Thanks Nagi.

    Reply
  4. Jo says

    January 6, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    Do you think zucchini could work if I don’t have broccoli? Thanks.

    Reply
  5. Gia says

    December 29, 2020 at 7:01 am

    5 stars
    Just made this broccoli, potato soup .It was delicious ! My hubby and I had seconds.Thank you .

    Reply
  6. Lisa says

    December 5, 2020 at 10:02 am

    Would it be ok to use frozen broccoli for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 5, 2020 at 10:04 am

      Yes 100% Lisa, just thaw and drain of any excess water 🙂 N x

      Reply
  7. Lauren says

    December 4, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is so good! We made homemade bread to go on the side and it was better than expected! What a great meal that doesn’t make you feel sluggish after eating it! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
  8. Tracy L Brooks says

    December 4, 2020 at 11:21 am

    I figured the potatoes out it was 3 med potatoes equal 1 pound. Making it right now.

    Reply
  9. Tracy L Brooks says

    December 4, 2020 at 9:02 am

    Hi. I am about to make this in a few minutes. For this recipe of potato and broccoli soup it says 16lbs of potatoes that’s alot . Is this correct or do I need modify.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 4, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      Hi Tracy, that’s 1.6 – not 16! N x

      Reply
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