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Broccoli Potato Soup

Published: February 8, 2016. Last Updated: December 13, 2018

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Broccoli Potato Soup has a deep rich flavor and is also easy to make. Packed full of veggies your family will love. Serve a bowlful with plenty of ‘back-for-more’ power.

Healthy Broccoli Potato Soup has complex flavors and is packed full of veggies. Your family will keep coming back for more.

It is almost redundant to say healthy and broccoli potato all in the same sentence. It seems obvious but I have seen soups where the word healthy should not be included.

Broccoli Potato Soup is low in fat and has all the rich creaminess of your favorite comfort soup.

We are huge soup eaters during the cold winter months. From red to white – the whole gamut is covered. Potato soups are especially a favorite.

Potato Tomato Soup is a great red one that you might like to try too. Check out a picture of this one!

 

Potato Tomato Soup is rich with flavor.
I learned how to make a roux when I  lived in the South. Roux is the base to many sauces and the trick for making a thick creamy soup. No dairy is necessary.

Soups are often served as a first course but why not make it a complete meal with the addition of some rolls.

Have a fruity dessert waiting in the wings and your family will love you for it.

 

Healthy Broccoli Potato Soup is packed full of veggies your family will love and it will keep them coming back for more.
 

Simple Tips for a More Healthy Life

1. Leave out the sugar. It is a troublemaker and can cause havoc with your liver and weight – just to mention two factors.

You can indulge once in a while as it is very hard to escape. Especially when someone graciously made you special vegan muffins.

2. Cut down on fats. You can’t believe how easy this is with all the alternatives on the store shelves. Dairy-free ‘ups your game’ by a huge percent.

You will not miss a thing when you have Silk to turn too. Non dairy milks, creamers, and a yogurt alternative are only a few of their great products. The variety will get you excited.

3. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. I think that is a given. Besides what is better than an apple, avocado, cauliflower or a salad?

4. Exercise – even gently. Just get up and move during the day. Take advantage of every opportunity.

Use the stairs to go up those one or two flights. Dance around the house.

5. Be sparse with the salt. It commonly causes high blood pressure.

6. Drink more water. You don’t have to drink tons of water but more than you are probably drinking now. It flushes toxins and helps you feel full.

7. Get 8 hours of sleep. A major part of your well being is letting your body rejuvenate. From your brain to you muscles. You need sleep.

8. Eat lots of Broccoli Potato Soup 🙂

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Healthy Broccoli Potato Soup has a deep rich flavor and is also easy to make.
Healthy Broccoli Potato Soup has a deep rich flavor and is also easy to make.
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Healthy Broccoli Potato Soup

Broccoli Potato Soup has a deep rich flavor and is also easy to make.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Soup
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 404kcal
Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dairy-free butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups dairy-free milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth/stock
  • 7 cups russet potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli - small head - cut into florets
  • 4 scallions, chopped finely
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • leaves fresh tarragon for garnish

Instructions

  • Scrub the potatoes and cut in about 1" chunks.
  • In a stock pot cover the potatoes with water.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Steam the broccoli for 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • In the same stock pot, melt the dairy-free butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in flour until smooth. Watch closely.
  • Gradually stir in non-dairy milk and vegetable broth over high heat, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn down the heat to medium. Cook for about 10 minutes.
  • If you would like the soup a little thinner then you can add more vegetable broth, 1/4 cup at a time.
  • Gently stir in potatoes, broccoli, and onion. Add the dried tarragon.
  • Heat through over medium so that the vegetables get hot and completely cooked, about another 20 minutes. The potatoes and broccoli should be able to be pierced easily with a fork.
  • Add salt and pepper. Serve hot.
  • Sprinkle a little fresh tarragon leaves and pepper on top, if you like.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Broccoli Potato Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 404 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 546mg 23%
Potassium 868mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 8g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 4.4%
Vitamin C 38.5%
Calcium 14%
Iron 13.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

You can’t freeze this soup but it will keep in the fridge for 3 days.

To reheat the leftovers –

place in a saucepan and heat through. You can add a little vegetable broth if it has thickened. Don’t add it until the soup is hot because the thickness can be deceiving when the soup is cool.

Healthy Broccoli Potato Soup has complex flavors and is also easy to make. Packed full of veggies your family will love with plenty of 'back-for-more' power.
 

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  1. Mary says

    November 11, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    Hey Ginny! (Sorry I misspelled your name) I’ll try the pre-steaming method and let you know how it goes. Than you so much!

  2. Ginny McMeans says

    November 11, 2017 at 9:15 am

    I am so glad your whole family loved the recipe. Your husband might like his broccoli very well done and you can do that easily with going 15 minutes on the pre-steaming method with the broccoli. Thanks for letting me know and for your kind words. These hearty soups are my favorite too.

  3. Mary says

    November 11, 2017 at 7:42 am

    I tried this last day (just because it has broccoli and potato together) and it came out really well. My whole family likes soups that are thicker and wholesome than watery, so we all loved it. The husband complained that the broccoli was under-cooked but I blamed it on the veggie itself (LOL!). Hopefully, I’ll be able to pull of a perfect one like you. Anyways, thanks for the recipe, Genny. 😀

  4. Tina | The Worktop says

    October 4, 2017 at 12:42 am

    I love having soup too in the colder months. Potato soup is one of my favorites, so I’ll be giving this a try for sure!

  5. Noor Fatima says

    October 3, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    This look so delicious, I love broccoli and potato together. I will try make it tomorrow. Thank for share.

  6. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    October 3, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    I’ve been obsessed with all things soup lately! This looks so delicious! Perfect for a chilly fall day!

  7. Ginny McMeans says

    February 14, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    Fantastic Deb! 🙂

  8. Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says

    February 14, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    We frequently have soup so I will be giving this one a try – love the healthier version!

  9. Ginny McMeans says

    February 14, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    Knowing what a good cook you are Katerina you have really complimented me (and the ingredients) 🙂 . Thanks so much!

  10. Katerina @ Diethood says

    February 14, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    I make a similar soup, but I’ve never tried it with coconut milk! That sounds SO MUCH better!

  11. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    February 14, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    That is one seriously delicious looking bowl of soup! Yum!

  12. Ginny McMeans says

    February 13, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    Oh, great Ashlyn. All of my soups are lactose free so please check them out. Thanks so much!

  13. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

    February 13, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    This looks like such a comforting soup! I love that you used Silk in here, too. I have to make a lot of our creamy soups with Silk or lactose free milk for my hubby. I’ll have to file this one away to try. 🙂

  14. Kristyn says

    February 12, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    This looks like the perfect meal for stubbornly-cold February nights! Can’t wait to try!

  15. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

    February 12, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Delicious!!!

  16. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    February 12, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    LOVE the broccoli and potato combo! This looks so warming and comforting!

  17. Ginny McMeans says

    February 12, 2016 at 10:49 am

    You are very welcome Patricia. Yes, I forget about the sleep tip once in a while and I can sure tell.

  18. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    February 12, 2016 at 10:35 am

    What a super-comforting soup! Looks fabulous, for a cold day (which have sort of disappeared for me here in Phoenix), or not! Looks so rich. Thanks for your reminders/tips for living a healthier life. All good things that, unfortunately, I need reminded about from time to time!

  19. Ginny McMeans says

    February 12, 2016 at 7:37 am

    Thanks Dara. No one would ever guess there wasn’t a drop of dairy in here. Pure rich plant based heaven 🙂

  20. Cookin Canuck says

    February 10, 2016 at 9:22 am

    It’s so true that creamy soups don’t usually get to claim the “healthy” title, but you’ve definitely succeeded in making this healthy. It looks so good!

  21. Ginny McMeans says

    February 8, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    My sentiments exactly Erin 🙂

  22. Ginny McMeans says

    February 8, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    Thanks so much Anna!

  23. Ginny McMeans says

    February 8, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    No , sorry! About every third month, or so, something goes on the website that can’t be frozen but I just can’t resist.

  24. Ruth says

    February 8, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    THANX, this has got to be great ! But, hey, this IS ‘ Vegan in the freezer,’ I can’t freeze this ?

  25. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    February 8, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    Perfect winter soup! And I love that you can make it healthier to enjoy more often!

  26. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    February 8, 2016 at 10:45 am

    I am craving creamy veggie soups right now. This looks fantastic!

  27. Ginny McMeans says

    February 8, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Thank goodness you can make a roux with no dairy! My life is complete 🙂 Thanks for your kind words Patricia.

  28. Ginny McMeans says

    February 8, 2016 at 10:00 am

    So much better for you Katalina. It is one of my favorites too 🙂

  29. Ginny McMeans says

    February 8, 2016 at 10:00 am

    It was so good Rebecca and thanks!

  30. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    February 8, 2016 at 9:38 am

    Ginny, I love this soup! It’s gorgeous, first of all, and I’m also trilled that I can make it without cream! Roux is a wonderful thing! Beautiful dish.

  31. Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says

    February 8, 2016 at 9:08 am

    So comforting and creamy yet on the healthy side, loved that you used Silk coconut Mil its my favorite!

  32. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    February 8, 2016 at 8:41 am

    Such a great hearty winter soup!!! Total healthy comfort in a bowl!

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