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    Home » Recipes » Soup and Stew Recipes

    Broccoli Soup With Spinach

    Published: June 26, 2019 Updated: June 29, 2019 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 25 Comments

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    Two bowls of broccoli spinach soup.

    This recipe for broccoli soup with spinach is chock-full of yummy ingredients, like broccoli, baby spinach and white kidney beans. So easy and filling, this green veggie soup is delicious for lunch.

    Two bowls of broccoli spinach soup with some bread behind them.

    If you’ve been following Girl Heart Food for a little bit, you know I’m all about balance. One week I’ll share an indulgent recipe, then another week something on the healthier side of things. The main thing is that the recipes are easy to prepare and delicious!

    Today I’m sharing a broccoli spinach soup recipe.

    This green veggie soup is seriously jam-packed with goodness. I debated on what to name it. “Green goddess soup” definitely crossed my mind. No matter the name, this soup is delicious!

    We love broccoli in our home and always have a bunch in the fridge. Hubby can eat it until it comes out of his eyeballs, LOL.

    Aside from this veggie-packed soup, we love broccoli roasted. What’s your favourite way to prepare broccoli?

    Creaminess Without Cream

    With some simple ingredients and a little time, you could be diving into a bowl of this lush and creamy broccoli spinach soup.

    Don’t get me wrong, I love the more indulgent counterpart of this broccoli soup (broccoli cheddar) and I’m pretty confident about 50% of me is made of cheese. However, most times I do prefer to enjoy healthier versions of my favourites. 

    What makes this vegetable soup so creamy? White kidney beans! I’ve used this technique in other white bean soup and even chili and it always works out great! Beans thicken this broccoli soup substantially so there’s no need for heavy cream. 

    Ingredients for a vegan broccoli spinach soup recipe.

    How To Make It

    Full details on how to make this broccoli soup are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

    1. Heat some olive oil in a pot, then cook onion.
    2. Garlic is added next.
    3. Throw in spinach, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg and nutritional yeast.
    4. Add broccoli, beans and stock and cook until the broccoli is tender.
    5. Blend with an immersion blender until nice and creamy.
    6. Enjoy!

    Garnish Ideas

    Want to add some toppings to your soup? Any of these are delicious:

    • Swirl of coconut milk
    • Yogurt (use a vegan variety if you want to keep this soup vegan)
    • Shredded cheese (use a vegan variety if you want to keep this soup vegan)
    • Croutons
    • Crispy chickpeas

    Tips for Making This Recipe

    • This soup is on the thicker side. However, if you prefer to enjoy it thinner simply add more veggie broth.
    • Nutritional yeast is used in this soup to add a subtle “cheese” flavour, but you could omit if you prefer.
    • Don’t have fresh baby spinach on hand? Try frozen spinach. Just thaw and squeeze it dry of any excess moisture before adding to the soup.
    • Cut the broccoli florets into not-too-large pieces so they cook relatively quickly.
    • Only the broccoli florets were used in this soup, not the stalks. Having said that, don’t throw those away! They can be cut up or shredded and used in other dishes, like stir-fry dishes and a spin on coleslaw.
    Bowl of broccoli spinach soup.

    More Yummy Veggie Soups

    • Curried Carrot Soup With Coconut Milk
    • Mung Bean Soup With Vegetables
    • Vegetable Rice Soup

    If you make this recipe for broccoli soup with spinach, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Overhead shot of a bowl of broccoli spinach soup.

    Broccoli Soup With Spinach

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    This recipe for broccoli soup with spinach is chock-full of yummy ingredients, like broccoli, baby spinach and white kidney beans. So easy and filling, this veggie soup is delicious for lunch.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Lunch, Main Course, Soup
    Servings 4 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 5 ounces baby spinach, chopped (approximately 3 cups, loosely packed)
    • ¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste if needed
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste if needed
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • 7 to 8 cups broccoli florets, florets from about 2 medium bunches
    • 1 (19-ounce) can no salt added white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    • 5 cups low sodium vegetable broth, or more if you want a looser or thinner consistency

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    • Add onion to the pot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Stir in spinach, salt, black pepper, nutmeg and nutritional yeast. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Stir in broccoli, white kidney beans and vegetable broth.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat (to about medium-low heat) to a simmer. Cover with lid slightly ajar and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender. 
    • Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add more vegetable broth and heat through if you want a looser or thinner consistency. Season with more salt and black pepper to taste, if desired.
    • To serve, divide the soup into bowls and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Cut the broccoli florets into not-too-large pieces so they cook relatively quickly.
    • Only the broccoli florets were used in this soup, not the stalks. Having said that, don’t throw those away! They can be cut up or shredded and used in other dishes.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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    Comments

    1. Katie

      May 09, 2020 at 6:32 am

      I have loads of frozen broccoli to use up at the moment, do you think I could do this with that?

      Thanks! 😊

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 09, 2020 at 12:25 pm

        Hi Katie! I haven’t tried with frozen broccoli, but it should work! The frozen broccoli may yield a little more moisture than fresh, so you may just have to use a little less broth. Hope you enjoy. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Laura

      July 01, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of using white beans to thicken this, Dawn! I’m going to definitely give that a try. This does sound and look like a green goddess! Beautiful and healthy! I love broccoli and spinach, so this could make an appearance in my house very soon!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 05, 2019 at 8:45 am

        Yay! Hope you love it! Thank you Laura 🙂

        Reply
    3. David @ Spiced

      July 01, 2019 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      I love the idea of using white kidney beans to thicken this soup, Dawn! We’re all about balance around here, too. I love making (and eating) desserts, but I can’t eat desserts every.single.day. (I mean I could…but…) This soup sounds delicious, and it would be a perfect way to balance out the other treats! Excellent recipe, my friend!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 01, 2019 at 11:56 am

        Lol! So true, my friend…so true! Thanks so very much 🙂

        Reply
    4. Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl

      June 30, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      This broccoli soup looks SO creamy and delicious! I too try and live a life of balance and am also made of 50% cheese LOL! But this looks like a perfect Summer evening dinner – pair it with a big hunk of bread and I’m set…because #balance, right?! Lol!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 01, 2019 at 11:55 am

        Yes!! Totally! Thanks Haylie 🙂

        Reply
    5. [email protected]

      June 30, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmm! Garden fresh! I’m never not in the mood for a great bowl of soup! Have a lovely week, my friend! xoxo

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 01, 2019 at 11:55 am

        Same here! Thanks Annie! You too 🙂 XOXO

        Reply
    6. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      June 29, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      What a great looking soup. I really love that you’ve used the beans as a thickener. They really add to that creamy consistency. It’s nice to have some great recipes to help keep that healthy balance!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 01, 2019 at 11:54 am

        Thank you Kathy! I agree 🙂

        Reply
    7. Ashlyn @ F5 Method

      June 29, 2019 at 8:36 am

      Dawn this looks so amazing!

      Reply
    8. Marissa

      June 28, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      Hooray for balance! I love to offset decadent eating with light and delicious dishes – like this soup! Love everything about it!!

      Have a lovely weekend, my friend!

      Reply
    9. Sarah

      June 28, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      I love that you used nutritional yeast in this! I’ve got a bottle in my pantry and I haven’t used it yet.. I need to start playing around with it. What a good idea!!!

      Reply
    10. Kevin

      June 28, 2019 at 12:36 am

      5 stars
      Packed full of nutrition in this soup, one to remember when I’m not feeling so well and need some extra nutrients!

      Reply
    11. Valentina

      June 27, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      Such a beautiful and nourishing soup. Love that coconut milk swirl, too — it’s like the icing on the cake. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
    12. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      June 27, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      I’m all about balance too Dawn! After a bit of decadence I need to slam a few veggies haha and this looks like a great way to do that! I’m finally getting the boys into soup a bit so I’m definitely going to try this one!! Have a great long weekend my friend!!

      Reply
    13. Leanne Combden

      June 27, 2019 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      I used to make a broccoli cheddar soup all the time, but haven’t tried a vegan broccoli soup. I could eat soup all year round, and when it is healthy, creamy and comforting, sign me up!

      Reply
    14. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      June 26, 2019 at 9:59 pm

      5 stars
      You’ve packed a lot of goodness into this soup! We love broccoli here, as well. And loving the beans for creaminess 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 01, 2019 at 11:54 am

        I sure did 😉 Thank you Jennifer!

        Reply
    15. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      June 26, 2019 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      I always say it’s all about balance too Dawn. And this soup looks like an absolutely delicious, healthy addition to our menu! We’re soup fans all year long, so we’ll be trying this soon!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 01, 2019 at 11:53 am

        Yay! Hope you love it! Thanks Mary Ann 🙂

        Reply
    16. Kankana Saxena

      June 26, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      Even though it’s not soup season out here, I can go for it any time of the year 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        July 01, 2019 at 11:53 am

        I could too! Thank you Kankana 🙂

        Reply

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