How long does it take to make Creamy Broccoli Microgreens Soup?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 2
· Updated September 1, 2026
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Broccoli microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This comforting soup features the nutritional power of broccoli microgreens blended into a creamy mixture, perfect for a nourishing meal any time of the year.
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
Broccoli microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
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1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups broccoli microgreens
1/2 cup coconut milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Croutons for garnish (optional)
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat, then sauté the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, then pour in the vegetable broth.
Bring to a boil, then add the broccoli microgreens and simmer for 5 minutes until tender.
Blend the soup until smooth, then return to the pot and stir in the coconut milk, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve warm, garnished with croutons if desired, for added texture.
Broccoli microgreens are frequently studied among edible microgreens for their phytochemical content, particularly sulforaphane precursors found in the seeds and sprouts of brassica crops. Culinary use focuses on their mild, slightly peppery flavor as a finishing green.
• Brassica microgreens including broccoli have been studied for elevated concentrations of glucosinolates and sulforaphane precursors relative to mature heads.
moderate evidence• Micronutrient levels in broccoli microgreens vary by seed source, growing medium, light exposure, and harvest timing.
strong evidence• Consuming brassica sprouts and microgreens fresh avoids heat-related breakdown of sulforaphane precursor compounds.
limited evidence1. Sulforaphane Bioavailability in Healthy Subjects Fed a Single Serving of Fresh Broccoli Microgreens — Foods, 2023
2. Small Functional Foods: Comparative Phytochemical and Nutritional Analyses of Five Microgreens of the Brassicaceae Family — Foods, 2021
3. Nutritional quality profiles of six microgreens — Scientific Reports, 2025
4. Yield performance, mineral profile, and nitrate content in a selection of seventeen microgreen species — Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023