Before I had kids, I loved using Silk Original Vanilla soy beverage in my coffee and cereal instead of milk. But since it was slightly sweetened, it wasn’t the best choice for cooking savoury dishes and keeping two different products in the refrigerator just didn’t make sense to me. Silk beverages have expanded their line a lot since then and so when I was given the opportunity to create some tasty recipes using Silk products and vegetables that flower, I couldn’t wait to see what I could whip up. The low calories, calcium and essential vitamins in Silk products are such a great addition to a healthy lifestyle and I was already beaming at the prospect of adding them to my diet again.
As a huge fan of the cruciferous vegetables, I decided that I wanted to create a recipe featuring broccoli. There’s nothing I love more than a delicious bowl of soup and cream soups are my absolute favourite. But they do tend to be heavy on fat and calories, and what if you’re vegan, lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy? This delicious Cream of Broccoli soup is the perfect solution! Using Silk Original Almond beverage and fresh vegetables, it has a rich, creamy flavour as well as calcium and Vitamin D for extra nutrition.
Dairy-Free Cream of Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chopped celery
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onions
- 1 ½ lbs. broccoli chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 ½ cups Silk Almond Original beverage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add celery and onions and cook, stirring, until tender.
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Add broccoli, chicken broth and 2 cups Silk Almond Original beverage. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until broccoli is very tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Using a food processor or immersion blender, process until smooth. Return soup to pot and stir in remaining Silk Almond Original beverage.
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Heat through and season to taste with salt and pepper.
I decided to use the Silk Almond Original for this recipe because I thought that the hint of sweetness in the beverage would pair well with the savoury broccoli and onions to bring out the flavours, and it was definitely a good decision. This soup is rich, creamy and filling with an incredible flavour, yet contains no dairy whatsoever. Vegan and gluten-free, it’s a perfect choice for those on restricted diets. While broccoli soup is generally topped with grated cheese for extra flavour, I topped mine with chopped bell pepper instead and it was absolutely delicious.
Best of all, the soup is incredibly easy to make! In about 45 minutes I was sitting down to enjoy a delicious bowl of healthy homemade soup loaded with calcium and vitamins. The recipe made plenty so that the boys and I could enjoy it in coming days, too. For a fun variation, replace the broccoli with an equal amount of cauliflower.
Silk soy, almond and coconut beverages are a great choice for your healthy lifestyle. With important nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, plus a silky-smooth taste you’ll crave, they’re perfect in smoothies, over cereal and straight up in a glass. Intrigued? Get to know Silk at DrinkSilk.ca.
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Silk via Glam Media Canada. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Silk.
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by Foodie Editor at Foodie.com
Rosanne Robinson says
June 9, 2014 at 4:52 pmthis soup sounds DELICIOUS, I’ve gotta try it! 🙂
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
June 12, 2014 at 12:44 pmNever tried Almond Milk in soup. Love broccoli soup so will have to give this recipe a try! Thanks for sharing it!
Alison Braidwood says
June 12, 2014 at 12:54 pmI must confess I’m not the biggest fan of Silk on its own, but I’d definitely use it in a soup. Great idea.
Janie N @copperjane says
June 12, 2014 at 12:57 pmI have just change from milk to Silk I love the Vanilla flavor
Erika B says
June 12, 2014 at 1:03 pmLooks very yummy!!
kristen visser says
June 12, 2014 at 1:15 pmmmmmmmm this sounds so yummy. would love to give it a try
Vesper Meikle says
June 12, 2014 at 1:22 pmThis soup would be something my husband would eat but I really dislike broccoli
Kelly Gordon says
June 12, 2014 at 1:26 pmI’ve heard of substituting milk for almond milk, but I have yet to try it. This soup looks and sounds delicious, it will be a MUST try! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Crystal Englot says
June 12, 2014 at 1:47 pmYummy! Cream of Broccoli is my favorite soup to make and eat! I am going to have to give your recipe a try!
angela m says
June 12, 2014 at 1:59 pmI love to make soups , thanks for the recipe, sounds delicious
Christina Brown says
June 12, 2014 at 2:18 pmLooks like an interesting recipe. My household just switched to using almond milk exclusively, we may have to give this one a try 🙂
ginette4 says
June 12, 2014 at 2:53 pmOh this recipe sounds so good; I miss eating broccoli; my disease prevents me from eating this; Have a bowl for me..heck I’ll have a second bowl..lol
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
June 12, 2014 at 3:19 pmlooks good
kelly young says
June 12, 2014 at 3:57 pmi never thought of using silk in a soup thanks i will try this forsure
caryn s says
June 12, 2014 at 4:31 pmthis looks like a delicious recipe Kat!
Darlene W says
June 12, 2014 at 5:07 pmThere is nothing better than a bowl of soup on a day when you are feeling down
Julie Dyer says
June 12, 2014 at 5:13 pmI’ve used almond milk in a few recipes, but never soup. Looks delicious!
Shirley OFlynn says
June 12, 2014 at 5:33 pmI have to try this recipe. Looks delicious!
Lynda Cook says
June 12, 2014 at 5:33 pmI love Silk too, but I never thought you could use it to cook with because of the low fat content, but this recipe looks so good, I’m going to save this one and make it for my hubby, thanks for sharing!!
Kristine Ewald says
June 12, 2014 at 8:29 pmYummm this looks Delicious!
nicolthepickle says
June 13, 2014 at 4:02 amThe recipe looks yummy. I like the red pepper on top too.
Jessica @ Just a Mum? says
June 13, 2014 at 8:00 amI’m going to have to try this one – I’ve never really been a fan of almond milk, but I LOVE cream of broccoli soup, and don’t have it very often because of all the fat. Worth a shot! 🙂
Angie Daggett says
June 13, 2014 at 8:51 amI love silk milk but it’s very expensive when going thru a regular gal of milk in 2 days…
Lee-Ann says
June 13, 2014 at 9:06 amlooks fabulous – definitely going to give it a try!
kaley davies Couper says
June 13, 2014 at 9:11 amwhat a fabulous alternative
kathy downey says
June 13, 2014 at 9:37 amNever tried broccoli soup so will have to give this recipe a try! Thanks
JaimeeM says
June 13, 2014 at 9:41 amToo many great recipes on your blog! I love broccoli soup.
Wanda Muise says
June 13, 2014 at 10:17 amLooks yummy, may have it for supper tonight. I am always looking for great soup recipies!
Stephanie LaPlante says
June 13, 2014 at 10:24 amI love Broccoli Soup but I’ve never tried it with Silk Almond Original. I’m very curious to try it. Especially for my friend who is Lactose Intolerant.
Yuen C says
June 13, 2014 at 12:01 pmLooks really delicious!
Corey Hutton says
June 13, 2014 at 2:22 pmNice.
jan says
June 13, 2014 at 4:21 pmI have yet to try Silk products, but I like the idea that I can use in recipe like this if it isn’t something I like on its own
Jenny says
June 13, 2014 at 5:29 pmlooks yummy
Monique L.S. says
June 13, 2014 at 8:27 pmThanks for another delicious recipe.
Angela Mitchell says
June 13, 2014 at 8:54 pmI’ve never tried a recipe with a soy or almond beverage in place of milk but it sounds like a delicious and healthy alternative.
Cat says
June 14, 2014 at 4:40 amI was just thinking of making soup and this one looks great!
Eldon says
June 14, 2014 at 4:37 pmThanks for the recipe
Teresa Claire says
June 14, 2014 at 8:06 pmI have been using almond milk in several recipes. Your soup recipe looks healthy and good!
Ester G says
June 15, 2014 at 9:03 amWhat a great idea, I had never thought to use Almond Milk in soups!
Tanis says
June 15, 2014 at 11:56 amMmmmmm that looks really good!!
Tammi L says
June 15, 2014 at 6:08 pmNow this has me thinking of all the cream soups that could be changed like this! Thanks!
Brandee H says
June 16, 2014 at 7:52 amThis looks delicious. I used to be addicted to Kelsey’s broccoli cheese soup. But since giving up dairy, I haven’t had broccoli soup. I’ll have to try this.
cheryl says
June 16, 2014 at 5:34 pmoh yum sounds so tasty!
sarah sar says
June 16, 2014 at 8:58 pmI’m gonna have to make this. Looks delicious and super easy!
Bernice says
June 17, 2014 at 12:17 amI;ve never tried silk almond and now maybe i have a reason to this sounds so tasty
Darlene Schuller says
June 19, 2014 at 7:12 amOh this looks good.. I’ve never thought of using Silk! Thanks for the idea.
Eva Mitton-Urban says
June 20, 2014 at 10:25 amFunny how diagnosed at 5_ an allergy to flour. Soups are prohibited – but this is gluten free and that is an ultimate positive. Most definitely printing this – can’t take the comfort away from a Maritimer – at heart. Live for soups/clam chowders…..
Erika R. says
June 20, 2014 at 10:47 amThis looks delicious!! Mmmm..
Lisa says
June 20, 2014 at 11:50 amI love broccoli soup so a dairy free alternative recipe is great! thanks
Jennifer P. says
June 20, 2014 at 3:19 pmI never would have thought to use Silk in soup, but now I will definitely have to try this recipe! We have friends who are dairy and gluten free, and this would make a great starter when having them for dinner. Thanks!