How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta Cheese

How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta Cheese

a healthy update on broccoli cheese soup

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 45m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

417
calories
20g
fat
47.8g
carbohydrates
16.4g
protein
51mg
cholesterol
1318mg
sodium
How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta Cheese

Recipe Description

This almost no-fuss, dump-everything-in and roast Roasted Broccoli Feta Soup recipe yields one of the most flavorful and creamy soups you could want, and you won’t even need a pot. Serve it traditionally, with some grilled cheese sandwiches or a fresh loaf of sourdough bread on the side for sopping up some of that delicious soup. You’ll love this healthy update on broccoli cheese soup.    

This delightful, healthier version is wonderfully creamy—without a drop of heavy cream—and it’s complexly flavored with garlic, Italian seasoning, and thyme. A generous amount of spinach adds both color and flavor while also enhancing the nutritional value. To ensure a silky-smooth texture, use a high-speed blender.  

To make the Roasted Broccoli Feta Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta Cheese

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat your oven to 425 °F.

  2. 2

    Prepare garlic

    10 min
    Step 2 - How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta Cheese

    Drizzle the garlic with a little olive oil, wrap it in aluminum foil, and give it a 10-minute head start in the oven while you proceed with the following steps.

  3. 3

    Prepare broccoli, potatoes and feta

    3 min
    Step 3 - How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta CheeseStep 3 - How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta Cheese

    Place the block of feta in the center of a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Arrange the potatoes and broccoli around the feta. Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1 pinch of red pepper flakes, if using. Use your hands to toss the broccoli and potatoes until they are well coated with olive oil and seasonings.

  4. 4

    Roast

    30 min
    Step 4 - How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta Cheese

    Roast for 30 minutes, until the broccoli and potatoes are golden brown and crisp-tender and garlic cloves are golden and soft.

  5. 5

    Puree

    2 min
    Step 5 - How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta CheeseStep 5 - How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta CheeseStep 5 - How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta Cheese

    Set aside a few broccoli florets for garnish, and add the remaining florets along with the potatoes and feta to a high-speed blender. Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their peels into the blender. Add 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 2 cups fresh baby spinach and purée on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 60 seconds. Taste and season with another pinch of salt and black pepper, if desired.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup with Feta Cheese

    Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with a few roasted broccoli florets, a swirl of cream, a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon and serve.

This creamy and flavorful Roasted Broccoli Feta Soup offers a smooth, healthy twist on traditional broccoli cheese soup. It requires just a handful of simple ingredients and no pot. Pair it with bread or grilled cheese for an easy weeknight dinner!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

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