Lite Crock Pot Cream of Broccoli Soup

Indulge guilt-free with this Lite Crock Pot Cream of Broccoli Soup, a comforting and wholesome recipe perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Bursting with fresh broccoli florets, vibrant carrots, and aromatic garlic, this dairy-free soup achieves a velvety, creamy texture with the help of unsweetened almond milk and a touch of cornstarch. The slow cooker does all the work, effortlessly melding rich flavors over 4 hours, while the immersion blender creates a luxuriously smooth finish. With simple, nutrient-packed ingredients and a low-sodium base, this healthy broccoli soup is as nourishing as it is delicious. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of paprika for an elegant touch, and enjoy a cozy, plant-based meal that’s easy on the calories but big on taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 cup Carrots, diced
• 1 cup Celery, diced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 4 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Paprika (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables: Wash and cut the broccoli florets into small pieces. Dice the carrots, celery, and onion, and mince the garlic.

Step 2

In a crock pot, add the broccoli, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth.

Step 3

Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 4 hours, or until the vegetables are soft and cooked through.

Step 4

Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup directly in the crock pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the contents to a countertop blender in batches to puree, then return the soup to the crock pot.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk and cornstarch until smooth. Stir this mixture into the soup in the crock pot.

Step 6

Add the salt and pepper, stirring well to combine. Let the soup cook on low for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2446.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	453.6

Total Fat 5.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3673.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 24.2g
Protein 25.8g	0%

Vitamin D 200.0IU	0%
Calcium 1364.4mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 2260.2mg	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: 10.6%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 68.8%