Easy Broccoli Soup

This is a great broccoli recipe to make with kids because they can practice cutting and breaking broccoli florets into pieces. The pieces then get cooked and blended so it doesn’t matter if they are all the same size. This green soup is great served with grilled cheese for dipping, crackers, or plain toast. You can also top it with a little extra cheese or some broccoli “sprinkles”!

This tasty broccoli recipe was developed by Happy Kids Kitchen for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Sometimes soup is difficult for children to eat with a spoon so give them some other "tools" to try their soup with. Examples include a straw (those large silicone straws work great for soup), a large scoop from a protein powder container, and dippers such as grilled cheese or crackers.

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Easy Broccoli Soup

Yield: 4-6

Author: Happy Kids Kitchen

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

This Easy Broccoli Soup is great served with grilled cheese for dipping, crackers, or plain toast. You can also top it with a little extra cheese or some broccoli “sprinkles”!

Ingredients

• 1 pound Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 10 to 12 ounces broccoli florets, tender stalks and leaves included (5 heaping cups)
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Add potato and broccoli to a large pot. Pour broth over top then stir in the teaspoon of salt.
2. Bring up to a simmer then cover and cook until the vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Use an immersion blender (stick blender) to puree the soup until smooth. If using a traditional blender, carefully transfer the vegetables and broth into the blender and blend in batches until smooth.
4. Stir in garlic powder, lemon juice, and cheese, if using. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.

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