Broccoli soup with a delicious and unique flavor is a perfect choice to make your family’s meal even more appealing. Today, TasteVN will guide you through 5 ways to cook this soup with broccoli. Let’s get started in the kitchen right now!
1. Mixed Broccoli Soup
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Mixed Broccoli Soup For 4 people
Broccoli 300 gr (green cauliflower) Cabbage 200 gr Pumpkin 1/4 piece (about 150gr) Carrot 1 piece Onion 1 piece
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pumpkin
- Choose pumpkins that are a deep orange color, feel heavy and firm when picked up, and are not bruised or scarred.
- Pay attention to choosing pumpkins with a stem length of about 2 – 5cm so that the pumpkin does not spoil quickly and can be stored longer.
- Avoid choosing pumpkins with spots, blemishes on the skin, or signs of being soft, slimy, and having a strange smell.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Choose carrots that have a deep orange color, are of moderate size, have smooth skin, are not bruised, feel firm in hand, and are slightly hard.
- Avoid choosing oversized carrots as they are often old, which makes them very hard, lacking sweetness and their characteristic aroma.
How to choose fresh and delicious cabbage
- You should choose cabbages that have a slightly dark green color, are round and even, with the outer leaves intact and not bruised, and feel firm when held.
- Good cabbages usually have a moderate size, not too large or too small, with a reasonable weight.
- Avoid choosing cabbages that have turned yellow or have a white, oval shape, as these are often tough and not delicious.
How to choose fresh and delicious onions
- You should choose onions that are round, have thin, smooth skin, a beautiful yellow color, and are not bruised or peeling.
- Fresh onions usually have long roots, feel firm and hard when held.
- Avoid choosing onions that have lost their roots, have sprouted, or feel both hard and soft in places, as these are often no longer fresh and may even be bitter.
How to prepare Mixed Cauliflower Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
For the cauliflower, use a knife to cut it into small bite-sized florets, soak in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, rinse with water, and let it drain.
Separate the leaves of the cabbage, soak in salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse well and cut into small bite-sized pieces.
After purchasing the pumpkin, soak it in salt water, rinse well, and then keep the skin on and cut it into thick pieces about
the size of a finger segment.Peel the carrot and onion, rinse them well, then use a knife to cut them into bite-sized pieces.
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Cooking soup
Prepare a pot, and add the ingredients: onion, carrot, cabbage, and pumpkin along with 1.5 liters of water.
Then turn on the stove, cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
Finally, add the cauliflower to cook last, wait for it to boil for about 3 more minutes until the cauliflower is cooked, then turn off the stove and ladle the soup into a bowl.
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Finished product
So with just a few simple steps, you have a delicious and attractive bowl of mixed cauliflower soup. The hot soup has a naturally sweet taste from the various vegetables. The cauliflower is fresh and crunchy, combined with the sweet pumpkin and tender cabbage, all harmonizing together in a very light way.
Adding this mixed cauliflower soup to your vegetarian menu is not a bad decision at all!
2. Broccoli Soup with Ribs
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Broccoli Soup with Ribs For 2 people
Broccoli 150 gr (green cauliflower) Pork ribs 150 gr Spring onions 2 stalks Cilantro 2 stalks Common spices A little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh and delicious pork ribs
- Fresh and delicious pork ribs usually have a natural light red color, when pressed with your hand, they will have a certain elasticity, and the meat is neither mushy nor soft.
- You should choose ribs with flat and small bones, and prioritize pieces that have both lean meat and fat, which will be tastier and sweeter when cooked.
- Do not choose ribs that have unusual black spots, unpleasant odors, and purplish colors.
How to make Broccoli Soup with Ribs
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Prepare the ingredients
To remove the unpleasant smell of pork ribs, rinse them with water and then soak the ribs in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, rinse again and drain. Then, use a knife to chop the ribs into bite-sized pieces.
Cut the broccoli into small florets, soak in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse.
Remove the roots from the spring onions and cilantro, rinse with water, and then chop finely.
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Marinate the Ribs
Marinate the pork ribs with 1 teaspoon of MSG, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
Then mix well and let the ribs marinate for about 10 – 15 minutes for the flavors to penetrate the pork.
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Cook the Soup
You place a pot on the stove with 1 liter of water, when the water starts to boil gently, add the pork ribs and cook over medium heat for about 15 – 20 minutes until the ribs are cooked and release their sweetness.
After that, skim the foam to make the soup clear and add the cauliflower, cook for about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
Scoop the soup into a bowl, add chopped green onions and coriander on top, and you can enjoy the broccoli soup with ribs.
The pork ribs are cooked tender and delicious, combined with fresh green broccoli that still retains its crunch, creating a broth with a light sweet and rich flavor. This broccoli soup with ribs is perfect with hot white rice!
3. Broccoli soup with shrimp
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Broccoli soup with shrimp For 4 people
Broccoli 150 gr Cauliflower 150 gr Fresh shrimp 100 gr Chicken broth 700 ml Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning A little (seasoning powder/ salt/ sugar)
How to choose fresh and delicious shrimp
- You should choose shrimp that are intact, straight or slightly curved. The head and legs must be firmly attached to the body.
- Fresh and delicious shrimp usually have shiny and smooth shells, the midsection of the shrimp should be translucent. When touched, it should not feel slimy or mushy.
- Do not choose shrimp with loose legs that have turned dark.
How to make Cauliflower Soup with Shrimp
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Prepare the ingredients
Green cabbage and white cabbage should be cut into small bite-sized pieces using a knife, then soak in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes and rinse clean.
Shrimp should be deveined and peeled, then remove the black vein on the back of the shrimp. Next, rinse the shrimp with diluted salt water and let it drain.
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Stir-fried shrimp
Next, prepare a pot, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp and stir-fry over medium heat until the shrimp turns red and firms up.
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Cook the soup
After the shrimp is nearly cooked, add 700ml of chicken broth and bring to a boil, then skim off the foam for clear broth.
Finally, add green cabbage, white cabbage, and season with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Cook for about 5 more minutes, then turn off the stove and ladle the soup into a bowl.
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Finished Product
The finished broccoli soup with shrimp will have a very eye-catching color, with the broccoli being crunchy and delicious, soaked in the hot broth that has a sweet, rich flavor from the chicken stock and shrimp.
All of these ingredients combine perfectly, and this dish will surely be a favorite for your whole family.
4. Broccoli Soup with Meatballs
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Broccoli Soup with Meatballs Serves 4
Broccoli 300 gr Soaked meatballs 100 gr Minced pork 100 gr Chicken stock 1 liter Chicken egg 1 piece Carrot 1/2 piece Ginger 1 piece Green onions 4 branches White wine A little Cornstarch 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common seasoning A little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
What is bóng? Where to buy?
- Bóng is a familiar ingredient for people in the North, made from pig skin, which is processed and then fried or dried to make it crispy. Bóng is commonly used by people in soups and stir-fry dishes, both of which are very delicious.
- You can find bóng at traditional markets, grocery stores, or e-commerce websites.
Utensils needed
Steamer, pot, knife, cutting board, bowl,…
How to prepare broccoli soup with bóng
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Prepare the ingredients
Cut the broccoli into small bite-sized pieces, then soak in diluted salt water and rinse with clean water.
Peel the carrot, wash it clean, then cut it into flower shapes with each slice about 2 – 3cm thick.
After purchasing bóng, wash it with a mixture of ginger and white wine to remove the fishy smell, then cut it into small rectangular pieces.
Remove the roots from the green onions and wash them clean. Smash the onion tops and chop them finely. Blanch the remaining part of the green onions briefly in boiling water to use for wrapping.
For the meat paste, put it in a bowl, add a little chopped onion tops along with 1 teaspoon of pepper, and then mix well.
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Making the eggs
First, mix 1 teaspoon of tapioca starch with a little water, then stir well.
Next, crack 1 chicken egg into a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of tapioca starch water along with 1/3 teaspoon of seasoning powder, then beat well to dissolve the seasoning.
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, pour in the egg and spread it thinly.
Finally, cut the egg into rectangular pieces the same size as the fish balls that were cut earlier.
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Shaping the fish balls
To shape the fish balls, scoop a tablespoon of minced pork and spread it evenly over the surface of the fish ball skin, then place a piece of egg on top.
Next, roll the fish ball skin up and use blanched green onion to tie it tightly, and you have finished making beautiful fish ball rolls.
Note: To make the fish ball rolls stick together better, you should spread the minced pork first and then place the egg on top.
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Steam the dumplings
Prepare a steamer, then place the dumplings inside, cover them and steam over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
After the dumplings are cooked, take them out and cut them in half into bite-sized pieces.
Tip: Since the dumplings are very fragile when cooked, you should steam them until cooked before making the soup!
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Cook the soup
Put a pot on the stove with 1 liter of chicken broth, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1.5 teaspoons of seasoning powder, and cook over medium heat.
Next, add the carrots to cook first, then add the cauliflower.
When the broth starts boiling again, add all the dumplings, chopped green onions, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce to the pot, stir well, and then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Pour the soup into a bowl, sprinkle a little ground pepper on top. The cauliflower soup with fish balls is delicious and unique with the green color of the cauliflower, the orange color of the carrots combined with the fish balls, making it look very attractive.
This hot soup has a natural sweetness from the vegetables as well as the fish balls, and especially when you eat it, you will feel the chewy and delicious texture of the fish balls, which is extremely delightful.
5. Cauliflower soup with shrimp and lotus seed balls
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Cauliflower soup with shrimp and lotus seed balls Serves 4 people
Broccoli 300 gr Fresh shrimp 200 gr Lotus seeds 100 gr Minced garlic 10 gr Minced shallots 10 gr Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious lotus seeds
- To choose fresh and delicious lotus seeds, you should buy them right after they are harvested or choose unpeeled lotus seeds as they will be much tastier and of better quality.
- Delicious lotus seeds usually have an off-white or deep yellow color, a firm and round skin; when cooked, they will be soft, nutty, and have a very distinctive aroma.
- Before storing lotus seeds, you should sun-dry them, avoid getting them wet, then place them in a jar to keep the lotus seeds longer.
Tools needed
Microwave, pot, knife, cutting board, bowl,…
How to make Cauliflower soup with shrimp and lotus seed balls
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Prepare the ingredients
For the cauliflower, cut it into small bite-sized pieces, soak in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, rinse with water, and drain.
Keep the shrimp heads, peel off the shells, then remove the black thread on the back of the shrimp. After that, mince the shrimp meat.
Peel the shallots and garlic, wash them clean, and then mince them finely.
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Make shrimp and lotus seed balls
Put 100g of lotus seeds into a bowl, add a little water, then cover with plastic wrap and put it in the microwave, heating at 600w for 5 minutes until the lotus seeds are soft.
Next, take the lotus seeds out of the microwave, drain the water, and use a spoon to mash the lotus seeds until smooth.
Then, add the minced shrimp, minced shallots, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and mix well.
Use a tablespoon to scoop the mixture into your hands, then roll into small balls for easy eating.
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Cook the soup
Put a pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add garlic to sauté until fragrant, then add the shrimp heads and stir well.
Next, add 500ml of water to the pot and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and strain to get the broth.
Put the broth back on the stove, season with an additional 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, stirring well until the spices dissolve completely.
Finally, add the shrimp balls and lotus seeds along with the broccoli and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the shrimp balls are cooked.
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Final product
The broccoli soup with shrimp balls and lotus seeds after completion will have an eye-catching color and an incredibly alluring aroma.
The white-pink shrimp lotus seed balls are beautiful, and when eaten will have a slightly chewy and sweet taste combined with the creamy flavor of the lotus seeds, while the broccoli is fresh and crunchy, particularly appealing. Moreover, the broth is delicious and rich, which is sure to make you exclaim in admiration!
How to choose fresh and delicious broccoli
- You should choose broccoli heads that are round and uniform in shape, with the central florets standing tall and tightly packed together.
- Choose broccoli that has a vibrant dark green color; the darker the broccoli, the sweeter it will be. Additionally, when you pick it up, if it feels firm, heavy, and sturdy, it is a good choice.
- Avoid heads that have damaged, rotten, or wilted florets, and those that feel light and soft when picked up.
Recently, TasteVN has guided you through 5 ways to cook broccoli soup that is delicious, rich in flavor, and simple, which will help enrich your family’s meals. Wishing you success in your cooking!
