Rice Broccoli Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty Rice Broccoli Soup, a comforting blend of tender broccoli, velvety cream, and satisfying white rice. This easy-to-make recipe features a delightful combination of sautéed onions, fragrant garlic, and a lightly spiced broth, simmered to perfection for a balance of creamy and chunky textures. Whether you choose heavy cream or coconut milk for a dairy-free option, this versatile soup offers a rich, nourishing flavor that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Garnish with grated Parmesan for an extra touch of indulgence, or keep it simple for a vegan-friendly twist. Ready in just 45 minutes, this wholesome, one-pot meal is an irresistible way to sneak in more veggies and warm your soul.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for non-vegetarian)
• 0.5 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the broccoli florets, vegetable broth, and water to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli becomes tender.

Step 6

Add the uncooked rice to the pot, stir, and continue to simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed some of the liquid.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, blend about half of the soup directly in the pot to create a creamy texture while leaving some broccoli pieces intact. (Alternatively, transfer half the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.)

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 9

Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, if using.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2594.8 grams (2594.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1945

Total Fat 132.60g	170%
Saturated Fat 70.90g	355%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 304mg	101%
Sodium 9119mg	396%
Total Carbohydrate 141.10g	51%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 23.80g
Protein 49.50g	99%

Vitamin D 24IU	119%
Calcium 1134mg	87%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 2386mg	51%

*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: 61.0%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 28.9%