Broccoli Almond Soup

Ingredients

Here is what you need at a glance, along with some important ingredient notes:

broccoli, almonds, stock, almond milk, onion, potato, olive oil, salt, pepper, flaked almonds, dried dill, lemon juice & garlic

Broccoli - A complete head, stalks and all. Not a single piece gets wasted here!
Potato - Just one for substance and creaminess.
Almonds - 2 types. Whole almonds and flaked almonds. The whole almonds should be blanched (I've included instructions for how to do this if you only have unblanched almonds). The almonds along with the almond milk add flavor and creaminess, and work with the potato to give the soup more body. Flaked almonds are to garnish the soup. Their nutty crunchiness is incredible with the silky-smooth mellow soup!
Almond milk - Store-bought or homemade almond milk is fine. Make sure to check the ingredients list if buying it to make sure it has no sugar or vanilla lurking in there. Many have it added and it will not work well in a savory recipe. And obviously if using homemade almond milk don't add any flavorings or sweeteners when making it.
Lemon juice - This adds a touch of acidity and brightness to the soup and makes a huge difference to the overall flavor.
Dried dill - Broccoli and dill are perfect partners! And don't worry. As someone who doesn't like dill much, I still love this soup. You can't pick out the dill over everything else but it adds an all-important layer of flavor.

How To Make Broccoli Almond Soup

Can't wait to make this delish soup? The full printable recipe is below, but first, let me walk you through the steps to set you up for success in your kitchen. I recommend watching my recipe video if you're more of a visual learner:

1 - Saute the onion, garlic, and potato.

2 - Add the broccoli, almonds, stock, dill, salt, and pepper and simmer until the veggies are tender.

broccoli soup in a pan before being blended

3 - Blend until smooth and then return to the pan and add the almond milk and lemon juice. Heat gently then serve.

creamy silky broccoli almond soup in a pan

With many soup recipes, you can leave them simmering for hours and they keep getting better. With this one though, it's better not to cook it for a Iong time. Once blended up and the almond milk and lemon have been added it just needs a gentle heat through before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Ladle your creamy Broccoli Almond Soup into deep, deep bowls and scatter with toasted flaked almonds. That nutty crunch is SO good with the creamy, mellow soup. No toasted almond flakes? Crunchy croutons are great too!

I LOVE a swirl of chili crisp for an extra flavor dimension, some heat, and gorgeous color. Locally-made Triple Smoke Crunch Chili Garlic is my fave (get 10% off with coupon code AVIRTUALVEGAN) but you can pick up other brands at pretty much all grocery stores these days.

And also very important. Bread for dipping! A crusty loaf of sourdough should be compulsory. If you haven't tried making your homemade sourdough yet give my easy starter recipe a try!

creamy broccoli almond soup in a staub pan with black pepper and toasted flaked almond garnish

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat gently in a pan on the stovetop or in a microwave.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use frozen broccoli?

Yes, frozen broccoli can be used instead of fresh. It tends to cook a little faster though so I would give the potatoes a 5 minute head start cooking in the stock before adding it.

Do I have to use almond milk?

To keep the flavors consistent and working perfectly it's recommended to use almond milk, but if you don't want to buy or make it especially for this then use any other neutral unflavored, and unsweetened milk. NOT homemade oat milk though!

Why do I have to use blanched almonds?

Unblanched almonds have their skins on and will ruin the appearance of your soup. It will end up speckled with little brown flecks. Blanched almonds do not have brown skins and won't do this. If you only have raw almonds with skins I have included instructions for how to easily blanch them at the start of the recipe.