Easy Broccoli Soup
This Easy Broccoli Soup With Blue Cheese Croutons is creamy, smooth and comforting. Great for a meal or a dinner starter. The blue cheese croutons add extra crunch and flavor to the soup.
Broccoli Soup With Blue Cheese Croutons
It is starting to feel a lot like winter these days, I got some of my scarves and winter gloves in use again. It is time to start making soups, drink hot tea and I guess – stay more indoors.
For these cold days, I have a very simple recipe for broccoli soup with blue cheese croutons. This soup is great for fall and winter, has light, creamy texture and is loaded with flavors. I know that pretty much anyone can make a cream of broccoli soup, I just added some blue cheese croutons to make mine extra special. It is even good for the coming holidays, even though there is no pumpkin in it. Broccoli is nutritious, low in calories and rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
What ingredients do I need to make this easy broccoli soup?
- olive oil
- onion
- carrot
- broccoli
- potatoes
- chicken or vegetable stock
- blue cheese
- salt and pepper
- bread
- white wine
How to make the best broccoli soup on the stove top:
I like all kinds of soups and i just prefer making simple ones like this broccoli soup. It only takes around 45 minutes to prepare and can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
No slow cooker is required, broccoli cooks quickly.
Broccoli Soup:
- Preheat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 1 minute until translucent. Add carrot and potato and cook until softened or for 3 more minutes.
- Add broccoli florets, stock, salt and pepper and cook covered until florets are tender (fot at least 10 -15 minutes). Add 1/4 cup blue cheese.
- Working in batches, puree soup i a blender. (It depends on your preference if you’d like your soup smooth or chunky).
- Divide soup between 4 bowls. Garnish with florets and remaining blue cheese. Add 1 crouton per bowl.
Blue Cheese Croutons:
- In a skillet over low medium heat combine blue cheese and wine. Stir until crumbles melt and mixture starts to bubble. Add bread slices, they will start to soak up the sauce, cook for about 1 minute per side. Croutons are ready, when they turn golden. Work quickly and make sure they don’t burn.
What these to add to this easy broccoli soup?
I used Gorgonzola cheese in the soup and croutons, because I like it and it melts easily. Any kind of blue cheese could be substituted.
You can use cheddar, mozzarella or parmesan cheese.
Making cheese croutons:
What I like most about this broccoli soup are the blue cheese croutons. They are crunchy and flavorful. Instead of small cubes, I used baguette and cut come this slices for the croutons. The idea really is to melt some blue cheese (mixed in with some wine and olive oil), then quickly add croutons (bread slices) and cook for 1 minute per side, or until golden. Croutons are totally optional, but recommended!
I’m pretty sure this soup isn’t for everyone (some people just don’t like of can’t have blue cheese), but I really like it!
Broccoli Soup With Blue Cheese Croutons
Broccoli Soup With Blue Cheese Croutons
Ingredients
Soup
- 3 tsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 medium carrot chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds (750 gr) broccoli florets chopped
- 1 medium ruset potato choppedd
- 3 cups low sodium chicken of vegetable broth — (can use chicken bullion and water or chicken base)
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Croutons
- 4 thin slices of french bread or baguette
- 4 tbsp Gorgonzola cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine
Instructions
Broccoli Soup:
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Preheat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 1 minute until translucent. Add carrot and potato and cook until softened or for 3 more minutes.
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Add broccoli florets, stock, salt and pepper and cook covered until florets are tender (fot at least 10 -15 minutes). Add 1/4 cup blue cheese.
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Working in batches, puree soup i a blender. (It depends on your preference if you'd like your soup smooth or chunky).
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Divide soup between 4 bowls. Garnish with florets and remaining blue cheese. Add 1 crouton per bowl.
Blue Cheese Croutons:
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In a skillet over low medium heat combine blue cheese and wine. Stir until crumbles melt and mixture starts to bubble. Add bread slices, they will start to soak up the sauce, cook for about 1 minute per side. Croutons are ready, when they turn golden. Work quickly and make sure they don't burn.
Recipe Notes
Chicken/vegetable stock could be substituted with chicken or vegetable bullion or chicken base.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 258, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 794mg, Potassium: 925mg, Carbohydrates: 22g, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 4g, Protein: 13g, Vitamin A: 3845%, Vitamin C: 160.7%, Calcium: 270%, Iron: 3.1%
Hi Mira! I love broccoli soup! I like your recipe, and I would just replace the cheese with a garlic crouton. I make a creamy potato broccoli soup that it so comforting on a cold winter’s night, but this looks lighter and just as cozy. 🙂
Hey Linda, I’m glad you like it! Garlic crouton is a great idea! I’ve even seen similar soup topped with tofu 🙂
I love broccoli soup, but definitely do not eat it enough. I love the croutons on this too, they’re the perfect touch!
Thanks a lot Danielle!!!
what a cute soup bowl! sounds delicious!
Thanks Caralyn!
I can’t get enough soup these days and I love this veggie-packed one! The croutons with the salty cheese sound like the perfect topper!
Thanks Marcie!
Mira, this soup sounds delightful! I love bleu cheese, broccoli, and croutons even more. To use the Gorgonzola on the bread was brilliant! Love your pictures with the blue and yellow; almost makes winter seem far away. Stay warm and thanks for sharing the recipe!
Thanks a lot Heather!!!
I have three big ol’ heads of broccoli in my fridge. May just have to whip up a pot of this soup for dinner tomorrow!!
Hey Sarah, let me know if you get to make it 🙂
I love soup and can have it all year long! This looks so comforting and delicious! I love broccoli soup and can’t wait to try your version with the blue cheese croutons!
thanks Kelly!
These broccoli soup looks fantastic, Mira! Definitely the perfect meal for the cold wave that we’ll be getting soon! And I love the addition of blue cheese croutons, such a creative touch! Pinned!
I love broccoli-and I am so glad my daughters as well.. Will definitely have to try this soup for them.. such a comforting dish
thanks Ella!
I think this soup sounds delicious!! Love the blue cheese croutons. Such a fabulous addition to broccoli soup! Pinned! Oh and I love your blue bowl!
Whenever croutons are mentioned in the same sentence with soup…I ‘m there! This sounds so cozy and delicious! Nice recipe!
Thanks Annie!!!
Great idea to add blue cheese to croutons. I am such a sucker for blue cheese, as well as broccoli soup. Yummy.
This looks amazing. Two of my favorite savory foods are soup and gorgonzola. Lovely!
Do you have an immersion blender? It’s seriously my favorite kitchen gadget. Saves all those blender batches!
Thanks Mir! I used to have an immersion blender, but it stopped working. I keep forgetting to order a new one. It sure does save all the batches and it is great for soups ! Thanks for the reminder 🙂
I love broccoli Mira and this soup looks amazing! I can have this for dinner everyday 🙂 Pinned! & I love the soup bowl, so pretty !
What a delicious soup. I love that you used gorgonzola for the croutons. Lovely dish.
Thank you Janette!
Wow, this is a fantastic flavour combination!! I adore blue cheese, I haven’t shared a blue cheese recipe because I didn’t think many people liked it but you’re encouraging me to! Thanks so much for this recipe Mira! I’ve just emailed it to my broccoli obsessed friend too, she’ll drool over this!! 🙂
thanks Nagi!
we just got snow! so this looks like a perfect recipe! soup season 😉 yum!
Your broccoli soup looks so warming and so decadent. Perfect for a night in or watching a movie this weekend. Wonderful post
Thank you!
My husband and I love blue cheese so this soup is perfect for us!! It is great that it last up to 4 days because I would not mind eating the same thing for two or three days. Pinned!
Yum, I could go for some of this soup right about now, and the croutons are very interesting! In a good way of course! 🙂
This soup looks amazing! What a fun idea to add blue cheese to the croutons! LOVE! Can’t wait to give this soup a try.
Thanks Kelly!
Broccoli soup is probably ultimate my favorite soup, this one with the blue cheese sounds so delicious too, great job!
My ultimate fav soup I meant, I just woke up 😀
Thanks Evi!
Hi Mira!! I love broccoli in any form.. and this soup looks and sounds ultra amazing.. adding blue cheese to the soup makes it even more delicious.. can’t wait to give it a try!! 🙂
I hope you like it Arpita!
It’s starting to get cooler outside, and I need to get better at making my own soup. I’m so thankful for these fresh, no-stress soup recipes you post!!!
Thanks so much Meagan!
I keep a diet where I have to eat more vegetable soups, liquid preparations not solid, this recipe will be next on the list.
Thanks Vanessa! I hope you get to make it and like it !
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This is such a lovely soup, Mira, and it comes just in time! I have a huge head of broccoli from my CSA this week and was thinking about broccoli cheese soup, but don’t want to load too much up on the cheese. This is perfect. I like the sharpness of the gorgonzola and blue cheese and the contrasting veggies and broth. Beautiful photography too! The contrasting blue and yellow is very nice! Thank you, Mira!!
Thanks a lot Traci!!!
OMG! This looks absolutely fabulous! I haven’t had broccoli soup in years, but it’s one of my favorites! And blue cheese croutons – I’ve never heard of that before, but it sounds like heaven on a skillet! I can’t wait to try those!!!
I hope you like it Kathleen!
Honestly, I am feeling the winter coming in here too! I wore my ear muffs even the other day!
And Broccoli soup is one of my favorites!! I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve made it! Can’t wait to try your recipe!! Pinned 🙂
Thanks Ceara!
It should be super tasty! I think Gorgonzola and broccoli are a great combination, wonderful idea! 🙂
Thanks Michela!
Oh my goodness those croutons are amazing! And it pairs beautifully with this soup. This is my kind of cold weather meal!
Thank you Mary Frances!
Love the combination of flavors! Great idea for croutons! I just wanted to let you know that I have a food photo submission site at Simply Creative Recipes and I am linking to this post if you don’t mind. You are welcome to share your great photos at my site if you’d like. Alyssa
Thanks for stopping by Alyssa! No problem, you can link my recipes! I’ll head over to your site now!