Beef broccoli soup

Beef and Broccoli Soup is a flavorful combination of beef and broccoli in a warm, rich broth. This recipe brings together basic ingredients to create a comforting meal suitable for any time of the day.

There’s something comforting about the way this Beef and Broccoli Soup fills the kitchen with its savory aroma as it cooks. It’s a recipe that quickly becomes a household favorite, not just because it uses simple ingredients, but also because it delivers a hearty, satisfying meal in every bowl. The combination of tender beef and fresh broccoli makes it an ideal choice for any day, especially when you’re craving something warm and fulfilling. This Beef and Broccoli Soup carries that familiar, comforting vibe, and to top it, it is ready in just about 30 minutes tops.

Ingredients

Detailed quantities are on the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Beef
• Broccoli
• Beef broth
• Onion
• Celery
• Seasoning

How to make Beef and Broccoli soup

1. In a large and deep cooking pot, place the chunks of beef. Pour in one cup of broth along with one cup of water. Bring to a boil, and maintain the boiling process until the beef becomes tender, which should take approximately fifteen to twenty minutes.

2. After the beef has reached the desired tenderness, add the chopped onions and chopped celery to the pot. Add your selection of spices and herbs according to personal preference. In this instance, dried Italian herbs, oregano, black pepper, and smoked paprika were is what I used. Allow the soup to cook for an additional five minutes.

3. Next, add the broccoli florets to the pot. Allow the soup to simmer for another five minutes. The broccoli is cooked for a shorter duration to maintain its firmness.

At this point, the beef and broccoli soup is ready to be served.

Tips and mistakes to avoid as a beginner cook

1. If you decide to use store-bought broth like me, please do a taste test before you add seasoning that contains salt because broths are salty on their own unless you bought a low-sodium one.
2. You are welcome to use just the beef broth without water.
3. To cut the cooking time of this beef broccoli soup cut the beef into smaller bite size, they will cook faster than mine did in this recipe.

How to elevate your Beef and Broccoli soup

• Add shredded cheese for umami flavor.
• You can add chili flakes for that final kick of heat.

More soups with broccoli to add to your rotation

How to store leftover Broccoli soup

Always allow your soup to cool down to room temperature. Transfer the beef broccoli soup into an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the broccoli florets in a separate container, the longer they stay in the broth they will become mushy.

To freeze for a longer period you can store it in an airtight container or ziplock bags, ziplock bags save space in your freezer. It can be stored for up to 3 months.

How to reheat

From the fridge, you can warm it in the microwave or on a stove. In a small saucepan, heat it over medium heat until it’s warm.

From the freezer, thaw it in the fridge or over the counter then use the methods mentioned above to reheat.