Fan of creamy soups? Take a look at our Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup.
I am not the one who usually practices minimalism in cooking but the recipe I am sharing today is one. This Cream of Broccoli Soup with Smoked Gouda is a good example of quality and seasonal ingredients standing on their own. 6 ingredients, not counting the essentials like salt and pepper, and 25 minutes of your time are standing between this fabulous recipe and you. It’s so quick that I was able to make it, photograph it, edit the photos and write this post ALL AFTER WORK. And you know how little of daylight we have nowadays! I kid you not, this soup is speedy!
Recipe Tips
What makes this soup stand out from the crowd of “cream of broccoli soups” is a light smoky touch. Smoked gouda is responsible for that. A velvety creaminess comes from a couple of tablespoons of blue cheese. The broccoli is cooked in stock instead of water, which gives additional flavour to your soup. These three things make all the difference and take an old fashioned cream of broccoli soup to the next level. Feel free and double the recipe to save some for later. It freezes beautifully and will keep well frozen for up to 1 month.
More Ingredient Options and Substitutions
If you are not a fan of blue cheese, just stir in a couple of tablespoons of sour cream or creme fraiche! Instead of smoked gouda you can use smoked cheddar. Add some chopped bacon or chopped chorizo to garnish your soup instead of nigella seeds.
Now let’s talk presentation and styling. I know not everyone feels like it’s very important for our everyday lives and it’s fair! We are busy BUT if you feel like bringing a wow factor to your table, you can transform this humble broccoli soup into a stunning starter to your dinner party. Here is what I’ve done… It takes extra 2 minutes and makes a world of difference. If you are not familiar with nigella seeds, you better make friends fast. They are those little black seeds used in Indian naans; tasty and so fragrant! Enjoy! For more vegetable soup recipes check out my favourites:
Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup Cream of Mushroom Soup Creamy Cauliflower and Cheese Soup
