30-Minute Broccoli and Feta Soup

A bowl of Feta Broccoli Soup garnished with parsley

30-Minute Broccoli and Feta Soup

This vegetarian and gluten-free 30-Minute Broccoli and Feta Soup is a lifesaver when you are short on time. It is easy to make and a great way to incorporate vegetables into your diet. Once it is topped off with fresh Italian parsley and feta cheese you end up with a delicious and veggie packed soup that will warm your heart.

Course Soup

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings cups

Calories 135kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 stalks of celery chopped
3 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 large Yukon Gold Potato peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock plus more as needed
6 cups broccoli florets rinsed and drained
1/3 cup Italian parsley rinsed and chopped coarsely – plus more as garnish
1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled – plus more as garnish
½ teaspoon sumac optional

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven (or any large heavy bottom pot would work). Add in the onion and celery. Cook until they are soft, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
Add in the salt, pepper, potatoes, and vegetable stock. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
Stir in the broccoli florets and cook briefly, 8-10 minutes over low heat.*
Right before you are ready to puree the soup add in the chopped parsley.
Using a hand blender, puree the soup in the pot. Alternatively, you can puree it in batches in a blender. I prefer my soup rustic-style with chunks of broccoli in it, but if you prefer yours smooth then puree it until it has a silky texture.
When ready to serve ladle some into bowls, garnish with feta crumbles and parsley leaves. If you prefer, sprinkle it with a little bit of sumac.

Notes

This soup freezes well. If you do so, add the feta right before serving instead of adding it before putting in the freezer.

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