Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup

Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup is anything but predictable. This gluten-free soup takes things up a notch with fresh onion and garlic cloves, not to mention cumin and oregano! A simple yet delicious dinner recipe, it’s got style!

You guys, if I can find a meal that’s easy to make and full of vegetables and also full of spice, then guess what? I’m leaning into it. Just straight into it. And this Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup is just that recipe. And oh, so much more!

The “oh, so much more” part happens to include fresh onion and garlic, which you might expect, along with cumin and oregano, which you might not expect. So if you thought this was the boring broccoli soup recipe of childhood family potlucks in 100-degree heat, then think again. Because Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup is anything BUT boring.

I’m loving the little kick the cumin and oregano add to what would otherwise be a delicious but has-been-done recipe. Twinkle tried it and loved it. K-Hubs loved it, too. And even better, this dairy-free creamy soup recipe is delicious warm or cold. Which also makes it excellent for meal prep. The ingredients will separate as they sit or chill in the fridge. But a quick shake of a jar or stir in a pan will blend everything back together.

So if you’re stuck indoors because it’s too cold to go outside, or you’re under the weather and want something with a little spice, or you’re just bored with the usual rotation of meals in your week, then lean in with me, and let’s make this! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the little twist of flavor on a tried-and-true broccoli recipe.

DAIRY-FREE CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP INGREDIENTS:

Below are ingredients to make Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup.

• Fresh broccoli, cut into florets. Fresh is definitely best here, but even if your broccoli is slightly past its prime, the other ingredients will balance it out.
• Onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano. This is where the magic happens. These flavors take a traditional, common dinner vegetable up several notches.
• Sea salt and pepper. Because how can we not add a little of these to our soup? Adjust up or down as desired.
• Olive oil, vegetable broth, and almond milk. These mix-ins add the “creamy” without the dairy. For a thicker soup, add less broth and milk. You can also experiment with rice milk, coconut milk, and even cashew cream.
• Cilantro. Fresh cilantro is a great garnish for this soup, if you are so inclined. It’s a delicious addition to the cumin and oregano. I highly suggest you give it a try!

HOW TO MAKE DAIRY-FREE CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP:

Below are the steps to make Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup. The process is streamlined to maximize your time.

• In a steamer, steam broccoli florets until they are easily pierced with a fork. While the broccoli is steaming, sauté the garlic, onion, and olive oil in a small sauté pan until the onions are translucent and the garlic is slightly cooked.
• Add vegetable broth and almond milk to a high-speed blender. Then transfer the broccoli and sautéed mixture to the blender and add the cumin and oregano. Blend on high speed until you no longer see broccoli particles. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• If necessary, heat the soup in a saucepan until warmed and serve garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Now you have a delicious way to eat your vegetables. And all with a little kick and pizzazz! If you’re kind of excited about all these dairy-free creamy soups, then you might also enjoy Creamy Roasted Garlic and Onion Soup or Cinnamon, Sweet Potato, and Carrot Soup! Enjoy!