Heart-Healthy Broccoli Almond Soup

Indulge in the creamy comfort of Heart-Healthy Broccoli Almond Soup, a nourishing blend of wholesome ingredients designed to keep your heart happy and your palate delighted. Featuring tender broccoli florets and the nutty richness of toasted almonds, this soup achieves its velvety texture through the addition of unsweetened almond milk—completely dairy-free yet utterly satisfying. Seasoned with warm nutmeg, freshly cracked black pepper, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, every spoonful bursts with flavor and vitality. With low-sodium vegetable broth as its base and garnished with bright parsley for a fresh finish, this recipe is perfect for those seeking a health-conscious yet indulgent meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, this vibrant soup is an ideal choice for a light dinner or a comforting lunch packed with plant-based protein and nutrient-dense greens.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Broccoli florets
• 60 grams Almonds
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 750 milliliters Low-sodium vegetable broth
• 250 milliliters Almond milk (unsweetened)
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.

Step 3

Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the broccoli florets and the low-sodium vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

Step 5

Once the broccoli is tender, add the toasted almonds, almond milk, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt to the pot.

Step 6

Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender and blend in batches, then return the soup to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a refreshing finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1770.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	776.8

Total Fat 47.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1369.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 33.6g	0%

Vitamin D 105.7IU	0%
Calcium 965.3mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1173.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.8%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 31.9%