This Healthy 3 Ingredient Broccoli Soup is everything its title suggests: it’s SUPER healthy, SUPER easy to make, and only calls for 3 simple ingredients, yet it’s one of the most delicious soups I’ve ever made. Grab yourself some fresh broccoli and you’ll be well on your way to enjoying the most delicious and healthy broccoli soup you’ll ever taste!
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Don’t you just love those recipes you come across one day that make you think to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that???” Well, this is one of those. It’s simply genius, yet so easy to make I’ve found myself making it over and over and over again!
Unfortunately I can’t take credit for this Healthy 3 Ingredient Broccoli Soup recipe at all…I first discovered it while watching one of Gordon Ramsay’s shows on the Food Network and while I’m not necessarily a huge fan of him, I am a huge fan of his recipes. I’ve never made anything of his that I didn’t absolutely love, and this 3 Ingredient Broccoli Soup is absolutely no exception.
There’s definitely something to be said about simplicity and if you’ve been around here for any length of time you know I love to keep it simple. Sometimes out of necessity, because I have two little ones, a busy working husband, and a food blog to run, but also because sometimes the simplest and freshest foods just taste the best. And keeping it simple often means you’re making a healthy choice – and we all know how important that is, don’t we?
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All you’ll need for this Healthy 3 Ingredient Broccoli Soup recipe is a very short list of ingredients, a good sturdy pot, a slotted spoon and a blender. That’s it! And feel free to experiment with whatever garnishes you prefer. I’ve shared a list of my favourite ways to enjoy this soup, but if you’re feeling the Parmesan cheese vibes or you feel like adding some roasted vegetables with balsamic vinegar on top, or maybe even some roasted chickpeas for even more added nutrition, go right ahead!
I hope you enjoy this Healthy 3 Ingredient Broccoli Soup recipe as much as I do! My kids don’t know it yet, but they’re having it for lunch again tomorrow!! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite super easy, super healthy recipe?
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Like this recipe? Don’t forget to check out a few more of my favourite soups linked below!
Try this Butternut Squash Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Cream and Honey Curry Roasted Chickpeas for a protein-packed lunch!
This Garden Fresh Tomato Soup is a delicious way to enjoy fresh tomatoes!
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Healthy 3-Ingredient Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 2-3 large heads of broccoli washed and cut into chunks
- a generous pinch of sea salt up to 2 teaspoons
- water
- grated cheddar cheese optional
- freshly cracked black pepper
- goat cheese creme fraiche, sour cream, or coconut cream
- chopped walnuts
- olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and add the sea salt to the water.
- Add the broccoli chunks into the water for about 3 minutes, just enough time for them to become slightly soft.
- Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon and add it to your blender. Keep the broccoli water.
- Add enough of the broccoli water to the blender to fill it up to about the half-way mark, or slightly less.
- Blend on high speed until smooth, adding more water to loosen the soup if necessary.
- Serve with whatever toppings you wish, a drizzle of olive oil, chopped walnuts and goat cheese, cheddar cheese, etc.
Nutrition
Lisa says
I’ m keen to make this recipe, but can’t locate the instructions! What exactly should I do? I want creamy green soup too!
Chrissie says
Hi Lisa! So sorry! There must have been a glitch with my site. The instructions are there for you now 🙂 I hope you enjoy!
Sabrina says
This is a such a mom win! A love a good healthy dinner that my family eats up.
The Busy Baker says
Thanks Sabrina! So glad you liked it!!
Brandy O'Neill says
A simple, healthy, and tasty soup! I’m all for this!
jana says
thanks for the recipe! as a seasoning, i added a nutmeg (less is more) and my topping: chopped onion on heavy oiled pan until very brown. yum!
The Busy Baker says
Glad you like it!!
Steph says
I love broccoli soup but it’s usually loaded with cheese. Can’t wait to try this healthier recipe, thanks!
The Busy Baker says
I hope you enjoy it!!
Jade says
this recipe was so quick and easy yet full of flavor! thanks!
Chrissie says
So glad you liked it!
The Busy Baker says
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the positive feedback!:)
Catalina says
Broccoli soup is my family’s favorite soup! I will try your recipe soon!
The Busy Baker says
I hope you enjoy it!!
Abeer says
I am always down for broccoli and this looks so yummy!
The Busy Baker says
I hope you enjoy it!
Katerina @ diethood .com says
I LOVE broccoli soup! This sounds fantastic!!
The Busy Baker says
We love it too and we hope you enjoy it!
jay says
I hope that I can wing this, ie no amts are really specified and it looks so good…but having never tasted this appealing soup…I am reluctant to go for it with guests….I enjoy your creative approach..butI have found that comes with time and practice….I now 3 ingredients…what could be easier? Thanks for all the healthy options.
Brooklyn says
I’m wondering if I could swap the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt?
Chrissie says
Yes, absolutely! 🙂
Cathérine says
Will it be more flavourful to add vegetable broth?
Does it taste well without cheese as well?
Chrissie says
Feel free to add vegetable broth instead of water, and without cheese it still tastes great!
Katherine says
Hi, can you give me an idea of how much liquid to use to make this soup, either the broccoli water or vegetable broth please? I make your Cauliflower & Red Pepper soup all the time (it’s delicious!) but in that recipe you give a guide as to how many cups of liquid or a measurement to use. Many thanks,
The Busy Baker says
I use about 4 cups of broccoli and 2-3 cups of water or stock. Happy cooking!
Kim says
Can’t wait to try this recipe as it doesn’t have potato or cheese/dairy to bulk it up.
Since it doesn’t have any of these could it be served cold?
I’m in Melbourne and it’s 35 degrees Celsius here.
Also could I use some frozen broccoli as I have some in the freezer that has just been quickly blanched.
Ana (The Busy Baker Team) says
Yes, feel free to use frozen broccoli. And yes, it could technically be served cold. Let us know how it turns out!