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
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 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

Category Soup

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Southern American

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 18, 2025

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.

Additional

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.