Broccoli Rice Soup

A great meal for cold days is Broccoli rice soup. It is always my favorite one. It is an easy family pleasing dish, a bowl full of flavors of rice and broccoli in creamy broth. 

I am very excited to share my broccoli rice soup recipe with you because it’s my favorite! I only eat specific food and this soup is included in that list. This recipe is an extension because it’s a family favorite and easy to make recipe. 

I find this soup comforting so I prefer this soup. In this guide I’ll tell you the recipe of broccoli rice soup step by step in an easy way and all the things that you need to know about this soup. I hope your family enjoys this soup like my family.

Broccoli and rice soup 

Our family got a gift of bags of broccoli so I had to make some dishes with broccoli. And my son loves cheese and rice so I decided to make soup in a crockpot. It worked amazingly. Broccoli cutting can take time, you can use frozen broccoli that you melted, but you have to trim the stems off. 

If you have some leftover chicken you can add some shredded or cubed chicken to up the protein factor. You can also add leftover veggies that are floating in your fridge. It’s a flexible recipe to add your favorite ingredients.  

Benefits of Broccoli rice soup 

Broccoli rice soup is very healthy for our body because it has broccoli that is good for heart disease. It reduces the risk of heart attack and heart tissue damage. Broccoli is high in fiber so best for our digestive system and strong immune system. 

Rice is also a good source of fiber so maintain digestive health and reduce the risk of constipation. They maintain a healthy weight.   

Equipment needed to Broccoli rice soup 

• 6 Quart, 6.5 Quart  Slow Cooker
• Knife
• Cutting Board
• Small Skillet
• Can Opener
• Dry Measuring Spoons
• Cheese Grater

Best Broccoli Rice Soup Recipe

This easy and delicious soup is cheese and filled with rice and broccoli. It heaty lunch or dinner on any day of the week. 

Ingredients you need 

• 1 Medium Yellow Onion (Diced)
• 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• 3 Pounds Fresh Broccoli Florets ( Stems Trimmed)
• 43 Ounces Canned Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup 
• 36 Ounces Canned Evaporated Milk 
• 10.75 Ounces Canned Cream Of Celery Soup 
• 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Ground Paprika
• ½ Teaspoon Ground Mustard
• 2 Cups Cooked Rice ( Brown, White, Or Wild Rice)
• 16 Ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instruction 

1. In a small frying pan saute the onion in the butter on the stove top until translucent.
2. At that time wash and trim the broccoli heads, trimming the wood stem of the broccoli well. 
3. In a 6 quarter or large slow cooker (optional) add the condensed cheddar cheese soup, cream of celery soup and broccoli florets. 
4. Pour the evaporated milk, spices and onion and stir everything.
5. Cover the pot and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stir in the middle of cooking time. 
6. In the last 20 minutes add the shredded cheese and cooked rice and stir and cook for 20 minutes. You must give some time to the cheese for melting. 
7. Serve the soup in bowls with crusty bread and enjoy!

Tips 

Can I add uncooked Rice to the Soup?

We have tried this recipe with various  different methods and found adding cooked rice is the best method. When we tested this recipe with dry uncooked rice the rice either took too much time to absorb the water and broccoli was perfect and the rice under-cooked. This recipe is best using the leftover rice from the previous meal. 

Nutritional Information 

Calories: 543 kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1765mg | Potassium: 1688mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 3100IU | Vitamin C: 214.5mg | Calcium: 920mg | Iron: 3.2mg

What to serve with Broccoli Rice Soup

Broccoli rice soup is itself a complete meal but you can serve it with some more side dishes that are vegetarian or vegan and some of them are gluten free. Following are the side dishes:

• Cheese vegan almond flour biscuits
• Kale salad
• Baked sweet potatoes
• NO-knead beer bread
• Grilled cheese florentine
• Vegan grilled cheese
• Tofu chips easy garlic bread
• Sourdough dinner rolls

Conclusion

A great meal for cold days is Broccoli rice soup. It is always my favorite one. It is an easy family pleasing dish, a bowl full of flavors of rice and broccoli in creamy broth.

Broccoli rice soup is very healthy for our body because it has broccoli that is good for heart disease. It reduces the risk of heart attack and heart tissue damage. Broccoli is high in fiber so best for our digestive system and strong immune system. Rice is also a good source of fiber so maintain digestive health and reduce the risk of constipation. They maintain a healthy weight .

After knowing the ingredients, step by step guide, serving suggestions and tips you will definitely try this soup. It is one of my favorite soup recipes because its taste is incredible. So, if you are feeling hungry and have very little time make this and enjoy it! 

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