Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup

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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 kick and pizzazz! {Gluten-free + Vegan}

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 is

• Dairy-free
• Gluten-free
• Soy-free
• Vegan
• Paleo
• Just the right amount of spice and kick!

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!

Tips to make your own 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.

NOTE: Add more almond milk or broth if you’d like a thinner soup or if the vegetables are clogging the blades. If your blender comes with a tamper, it may be helpful to use that in the early stages of blending.

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Spiriteds, I hope today’s recipe and the extra tasty ones listed above find you well! I’m glad you’re here. ❤️

Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup

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Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup is anything but a predictable vegetable soup recipe! This gluten-free broccoli soup takes earthy flavors up a notch with fresh onion and garlic that are then paired with cumin and oregano. A simple yet delicious dinner recipe, this one’s got kick and pizzazz! {Gluten-free + Vegan}

• Author: Spirited and then Some
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 5 cups 1x
• Category: Soups and Stews
• Method: Blender and Stovetop
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• 6 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 white onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 cups homemade vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Steam broccoli florets until they are easily pierced with a fork. While the broccoli is steaming, pour the olive oil in a small sauté pan and add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the garlic has deepened slightly in color.
2. Next, pour the vegetable broth and almond milk into a high-speed blender. Then add the steamed broccoli and sautéed onion and garlic mixture. Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, and sea salt. Blend on a MEDIUM to HIGH speed until ingredients are pureed. Add more almond milk or broth, if needed or desired.
3. Transfer soup to a saucepan and reheat, if needed. Garnish with coarse black pepper, if desired, and refrigerate leftovers in glass jars for 1-2 days.

Notes

• Add more milk and/or broth if the blender clogs or your prefer a thinner soup.
• Yields will vary, depending on how much liquid is added.
• Adjust the amount of each spice as desired. If the soup tastes bland, try adding a little extra salt before adding more oregano or cumin as a little bit goes a long way with the latter two.