Green, creamy, and vibrant soup generously sprinkled with golden cornbread crumbles. A sprig of fresh thyme is set on top, and a tiny drizzle of cream creates a tempting swirl. Served in a rustic white bowl.

Broccoli and Cornbread Crumble Soup

Name: Broccoli and Cornbread Crumble Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 large heads of broccoli cut into florets; 2 garlic cloves minced; a pinch red pepper flakes; 4 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 cornbread slices crumbled; 2 thyme sprigs; 2 tablespoons oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A Southern twist on classic broccoli soup.

Category Soup

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Southern American

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · May 18, 2025

A little about this dish

Embrace the rich Southern American cuisine with a twist in this delightful and soothing Broccoli and Cornbread Crumble Soup. The leading star, broccoli, adds a lovely pop of green and earthiness, while the charming touch of cornbread crumble delivers a delightful crunch and mirrors traditional southern flavors.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large heads of broccoli — 2 — cut into florets
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Red pepper flakes — a pinch
Vegetable stock — 4 cups
Heavy cream — 1/2 cup
Cornbread slices — 2 — crumbled
Thyme sprigs — 2
Oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🍲🌶️

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until they release their fragrance.
Step 2 — 🥦✨🥘

Add in the broccoli florets, season with salt and pepper. Stir well, cover, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
Step 3 — 🥒🍵🕰️

Pour in the vegetable stock, cover and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
Step 4 — 🥣👉🔩

Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Return the soup to the pot.
Step 5 — 🍞🍳🔥

Crumble cornbread and toast it in a pan over medium heat until golden brown.
Step 6 — 🥛🥘🎯

Stir in the heavy cream into the soup. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
Step 7 — 🥣🌿🥳

Serve the soup in bowls. Sprinkle generously with toasted cornbread crumbles, garnish with fresh thyme and a hint of cream.

A final fox tip

This dish is an excellent way to use leftover cornbread. Feel free to add shredded cheddar cheese for extra creaminess or use croutons instead of cornbread for a crunch. Kids can help by crumbling the cornbread and garnishing the soup.