Creamy Roasted Broccoli Soup

This creamy roasted broccoli soup has layers of rich broccoli flavor and a hearty texture from the addition of crispy roasted broccoli and pumpkin seeds. Perfect for the cold weather season!

Course Main Course, Soup, Stovetop

Cuisine American, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword broccoli, Vegetables

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 307kcal

Equipment

soup pot I used my Le Creuset braiser which is pictured and has a 3.3 liter / 3.5 quart capacity.
immersion blender

Ingredients

roasted broccoli topping

600 grams broccoli florets about 10 cups
5 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
0.25 cup olive oil
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup olive oil

soup base

200 grams broccoli stalks about 2 cups
1 zucchini
1 cup yellow onion
3 cloves garlic unpeeled whole cloves
0.5 cup potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 no sodium bouillon cube
1250 ml water approx. 5 cups

Instructions

roasted broccoli

Preheat oven to 200 C / 400 F.
Put the broccoli florets and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil and seasonings.
Roast for 15-20 minutes until the florets are browned.
Once nicely roasted, remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.

soup base

Roughly chop the onion and broccoli stalks, mince the garlic, and cube the potatoes and zucchini.
Heat the olive oil in the soup pot on high heat and add the onion and garlic. Sauté until lightly browned and aromatic (3-4 minutes).
Add the broccoli stalks - sauté a few more minutes until lightly browned (5 minutes).
Reduce heat to medium high and add the zucchini, potato and seasonings then cover with water.
Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Once the potatoes are fully cooked through, use an immersion blender to blend up the soup to a creamy consistency.

final assembly

Add almost all the roasted broccoli and pumpkin seeds to the soup reserving some for garnish.
Serve hot topped with the crunchy bits. Enjoy!

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