This 3-2-1 Weeknight Broccoli Bisque is pretty easy and quite delish. With just three main ingredients (in 3-2-1 quantities) it is easy to remember for a healthy soup in a flash. This creamy green wellness soup has zero added oil or sweeteners and super simple prep. You can be whipping this up in a few minutes and enjoying a cozy warm bowl in no time. (Bonus. Try these off the menu uses too: this "soup" actually makes a super sauce for pasta or veggies or a dressing for salads!) Get my anytime broccoli bisque recipe..
THIS soup is divine. Simple, healthy, yummy.
I whipped this recipe up during a foggy, oh-so-perfect, kitten sort of afternoon.
Because it is kitten week here at my house. Not too bad, no? It is the first week that the new kittens are OUT of the bathroom and free to roam around. So they have been playful as can be. And this was their first time observing one of my cook 'n shoot blog photo sessions so it was quite funny when I was shooting this soup and suddenly a fuzzy paw pops up in my view! Sochi wanted a taste of this broccoli bliss. But I intervened before this got messy!..
And these videos you may have seen if you follow me on Instagram. Kittens!
The two personalities..
Hungry kittens..
Yes, it is a joy having these guys around as I work..
That soup looks like it is for me, yes? (No Sochi)
OK, fine, I'll just watch and look adorable.
More kitten adorableness..
Hello Mr.White! Sweetness..
SO much to explore. Like window ledges. WOW!
But back to the soup!
Broccoli is one of those veggies that we should all be eating more of. It is anti-cancerous and a true green veggie superfood. This soup is a delicious way to eat more broccoli!
Bisque vs. Soup? Upon ordering a "butternut squash bisque" soup recently I was wondering just what would be truly different about it compared to a butternut soup. Well it was a bit extra creamy, thicker. Silky smooth. So you probably guessed right that bisques are basically smooth and more and cream-based. Or in vegan versions - more creamy based, without actual dairy heavy cream. But you do not have to use dairy or even non-dairy milk to achieve a creamy texture and taste! This soup is soy free. "Milk" free. I used soaked cashews to achieve a super creamy "bisque" soup. And I blended on a high speed to smooth things out.
There is a hint of garlic and pink salt and some optional spices like smoky paprika and cayenne. And you can easily make this a CHEEZY soup nust by adding in some nutritional yeast. Yum. Vegan cheezy broccoli bisque. Yes.
Spoon dive in..
3-2-1 Weeknight Broccoli Bisque
vegan, 2 servings
3 cups steamed broccoli (mostly florets, some stem)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup soaked/drained raw cashews (about ¾ cup measured before soaking)
accents:
1 clove garlic (I like the mild spiciness that raw garlic adds)
salt to taste (about ⅓ teaspoon for me)
pepper and other spices to taste
1-3 tablespoon nutritional yeast for cheezy flavor
smoky paprika on top for me
*add broth to taste, more broth, thinner consistency. But you know this 🙂
Directions:
1. Soak raw cashews in salted water for 6-8+ hours.
2. Wash and split broccoli, removing and really tough stem, but the stem can also be blended too! But I like mostly florets for richer green-ness. Steam or lightly boil the broccoli until tender enough to blend.
3. Drain and rinse your cashews.
4. Add the cashews, broth and broccoli to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth. Add in the accents and blend. Taste test and adjust to taste.
5. Pour soup in a small soup pot and simmer until ready to serve.
estimate:
More kittens if you don't mind 🙂
Tatum says
This was so easy and surprisingly satisfying! I think my husband will like this!
Katja says
I made this yesterday! It was the best broccolisoup we ever ate!
Terry says
I love this soup! It's so versatile..you can use this same recipe with different veggies. So far, I've made it with broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes (I didn't steam the tomatoes--just put them in my vitamix), and a mixture of carrots and parsnips. Each one came out great! And, if you forget to soak the cashews, just add them to the boiling water when you're steaming the veggies.
Tabitha Kissig says
So simple and delicious! Thank you for the easy weeknight diner recipes that even my meat loving husband will consume!
Julia Ralston says
Your kitty's are adorable. Its so much fun having new life in the house. They have so much energy and curiosity, it's such a joy as they discover "new" things to them. Thank you for sharing, Kathy.
Kim M says
several things: #1 I freaking love you and your cats! Thank you for being awesome! I appreciate your professional skills (both of food, presentation and photo). I like that you write some 'no-brainer' steps in for us newbies. Mostly I appreciate your bravery in thinking outside the bland, American, overcooked canned veggies meat and potato diet I grew up on. I truly believe many people want out of that but don't have a clue how to really get it done every day. thanks for giving us a clue friend!
Also I would love to hear some of your ideas/thoughts on beginner toddler eating. My 9 month old is starting to refuse purees and only eats things he can do himself. I want to give him all the vegan healthy goodness I can! how to make them finger food? cubed, baked tofu everyday has to get boring. When I ask "what were some of your healthy toddler finger foods for your kids?" 95% of other moms first instant answer was scrambled eggs (not happening!) I appreciate your help!!!
Best Lasik Surgeon says
Epic cats!
dibobi says
Love the kittens! And of course the soup looks superb - will have to try it 🙂
Charlene Nelson Provence says
Just made this for lunch and I LOVE it! Thanks for the super simple recipe.
Harmony says
Kitty cuteness overload! The soup looks amazing too 🙂
Paula Jo says
I have only one question....how do you keep your home so clean?! It looks just like everything is newly installed and not even dirty yet. I'm green with jealously (just like the soup)
Heather McClees says
This looks awesome Kathy, thanks for sharing! Oh those kittens of GORG!!:) Love their green eyes!:) This is a great bisque recipe for spring's birth in a few weeks too! Love It<3
The vegan 8 says
Looks amazing, delicious and so simple! I absolutely love all the kitty pictures and your photography is stunning!!
Shivani Gupta says
Can't wait to try that soup! I can't believe how creamy it looks; I think the cashew idea is great! 🙂
Dana V @ Vanishing Veggie says
that soup looks great, and OMG KITTY PICTURES!!! <3
Livomac says
Most grocery stores. You can usually buy a container pet made or cubes you mix with water, or powders.
Livomac says
Not a huge fan of Broccoli, but I think this soup will help. Love the kitten shots, look forward to watching them grow through the years!!
Livomac says
Love the kitten shots, I look forward to watching them grow over the years. Not a broccoli fan, but that soup looks delicious!!!
Barbara Kohan says
Hi, where i can buy vegetable broth?
Deb says
Loved your photos...don't mind at all<3!
Diana Manzanares says
This looks great. I love simple recipes that taste great. Can't wait to try!
John Hartil says
Never tried broccoli soup but will now. The kittens are looking good too!!
The Vegan Cookie Fairy says
YOUR KITTENS ARE ADORABLE CAN I HAVE THEM PLEASE?
(Ahem, got a bit carried away, there...)
This soups looks so perfect for a weeknight dinner!
TheVegAdventurers says
This looks super delicious and super easy to make. We can't wait to try this.
Anna says
Looks delicious, love broccoli soups! Your kittens are adorable 🙂