Bright green and amazingly fresh, this Broccoli Pea Soup uses every part of broccoli - florets and stems too! Pair with crunchy toast for a fresh and light springtime meal.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course, Soups, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli pea soup, green soup, vegan broccoli soup
5cups (about 2-3 head/stalksbroccoliwashed, the head cut into small florets and the stem chopped. You may need to peel the tough outer peel of the broccoli stalks
Boil: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Add broccoli florets/stems and another pinch of salt. Cover and let boil for 5-8 minutes, adding the peas in for the final 2-3 minutes. You want the broccoli to be tender and easy to cut through, but still bright in color.
Blend: Drain the broccoli/pea mixture - save the water! Alternatively, you can transfer the broccoli and peas to a blender using a slotted spoon, again saving the water. Once the broccoli and peas are in the blender, add mint and ½ cup of the broccoli water and pulse 3-4 times. Then blend until smooth. *Be careful blending hot liquids and don’t overfill your blender. You may need to blend the soup in batches. Add more broccoli water as desired until the soup reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve: Transfer to serving bowls and top with freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, pepitas and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with crunchy toast and enjoy!
Notes
PREP AHEAD: This soup can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat in a pot over the stove or in the microwave. I don’t recommend cooking the broccoli in advance as the soup is smoothest when the broccoli is blended hot. LEFTOVERS/STORAGE: Store in a glass container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or over the stovetop. NUTRITION NOTES: Broccoli is a great source of fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K. It also contains lots of antioxidants and has been shown to reduce inflammation, prevent cancer, support the immune system and may even help slow aging. This soup is vegan and grain-free.SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with crunchy toast for a balanced meal. You can also serve as a side soup to just about any meal. Keep in mind, this soup is quite filling.Adapted from Gordon Ramsey’s Broccoli Soup