Lite Crock Pot Cream of Broccoli Soup
Indulge guilt-free with this Lite Crock Pot Cream of Broccoli Soup, a comforting and wholesome recipe perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Bursting with fresh broccoli florets, vibrant carrots, and aromatic garlic, this dairy-free soup achieves a velvety, creamy texture with the help of unsweetened almond milk and a touch of cornstarch. The slow cooker does all the work, effortlessly melding rich flavors over 4 hours, while the immersion blender creates a luxuriously smooth finish. With simple, nutrient-packed ingredients and a low-sodium base, this healthy broccoli soup is as nourishing as it is delicious. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of paprika for an elegant touch, and enjoy a cozy, plant-based meal that’s easy on the calories but big on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Carrots, diced
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: Wash and cut the broccoli florets into small pieces. Dice the carrots, celery, and onion, and mince the garlic.
In a crock pot, add the broccoli, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth.
Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 4 hours, or until the vegetables are soft and cooked through.
Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup directly in the crock pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the contents to a countertop blender in batches to puree, then return the soup to the crock pot.
In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk and cornstarch until smooth. Stir this mixture into the soup in the crock pot.
Add the salt and pepper, stirring well to combine. Let the soup cook on low for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3674 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 1364 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2260 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
