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Bowl of creamy broccoli soup with a spoon leaning on the side.

Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup

Your family will never guess this Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup is actually healthy! It has a rich, creamy flavor, and is loaded with wholesome ingredients like broccoli, carrots, garlic, and potatoes. If you're a big fan of Panera Bread's Broccoli Cheddar Soup, this is a much healthier version that tastes JUST as good. Great for anyone who is gluten-free, dairy-free, or on Whole30.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 351 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot
  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients
  

Broth

  • 32 Ounces Chicken Broth You could also use water.
  • 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk
  • 1 Cup Water
  • ¼ Cup Cassava Flour

Vegetables

  • 1 Sweet Onion
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic
  • 3 Cups Chopped Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 8 Cups Chopped Broccoli
  • 1+½ Cup Chopped Carrots

Seasoning

  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

Making the Broth

  • Start by sautéing the onions on medium heat with a little olive oil. (You could also use coconut oil.) Stir continuously to make sure they don't burn on the bottom.
  • After about 2-3 minutes, add in the minced garlic. (If you're using garlic powder, skip this step.)
  • Once the onions are translucent, add in the coconut milk, and cassava flour. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Keep stirring to make sure it doesn't burn. If it's boiling too rapidly, turn the temperature down.

Putting it all together

  • Next, add in the chicken broth, water, vegetables, and seasoning. Stir well. (Make sure to leave out the carrots + half of the chopped broccoli.)
  • Cover the soup and let simmer for 30 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the cover and puree the soup with an immersion blender. (You can leave in some chunks!)
  • Next, add in the carrots and the remaining broccoli. Simmer for about 15 minutes. (Or until vegetables are tender.) Serve hot!

Notes

Helpful Tips:

  • Use an immersion blender! To puree the broth, you could use a large blender, but it's not easy with hot soup! The immersion blender can put placed into the pot, and will easily blend the soup without the need to transfer.
  • Don't forget to add in the extra broccoli, and chopped carrots! After the broth is pureed, it's nice to have a little something extra in this soup.
  • This soup pairs well with my gluten-free focaccia bread, or my almond flour bread!
  • If the soup comes out too thick, feel free to add water or more milk to thin it out!
  • When you start adding in the broth to the cream, it will seem chunky but after stirring it will smooth out!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What meat would go well with this soup?
This soup would pair well with shredded chicken or leftover Turkey from Thanksgiving! Just shred or chop the cooked meat into bite sized pieces, and stir in.
Can I use something other than coconut milk?
Any dairy-free milk will work for this recipe. (Make sure it's not flavored, and is unsweetened.) I like full fat coconut milk because it creates a nice rich flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 826mgPotassium: 1592mgFiber: 10gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 20377IUVitamin C: 153mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 5mg
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