Hearty Beef Broccoli Soup with Homemade Broth (Paleo, GAPS, Gluten Free)

Broccoli Beef Soup is a warm and filling winter classic, that is rich in protein from the beef chunks and homemade stock.  Make use of Broccoli and onions during the winter, as they are seasonal, inexpensive, and give a burst of green in an otherwise white winter wonderland.

This soup is mostly made in the slow cooker, with the meat added at the end to preserve texture and flavor.  Pack in a thermos for the next day’s lunch.

Hearty Beef Broccoli Soup with Homemade Broth (Paleo, GAPS, Gluten Free)

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 403 kcal

Author: Cara Comini

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Ingredients

• 1-2 quarts chicken or beef broth buy nourishing broth here
• Filtered water
• 1-2 pounds beef any cut (tritip) (buy grassfed beef here)
• 2 tablespoons sea salt divided
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 onions chopped
• 2 pounds broccoli florets fresh or frozen
• Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a crockpot, combine broth, filtered water to fill the crock pot ¾ full, 1 tablespoon sea salt, garlic, and broccoli. Cover, and allow to cook on low all day.
2. An hour before you are ready to eat, cut beef into ½ inch cubes, season with a pinch of salt and brown in a skillet over medium high heat until browned on the outside and partially cooked.
3. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup in the slow cooker, leaving some chunks of broccoli and onion if desired.
4. Add beef to pureed soup and allow to cook until dinner time.
5. Taste and adjust salt as necessary.
6. Ladle into bowls and top with optional cheese to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Hearty Beef Broccoli Soup with Homemade Broth (Paleo, GAPS, Gluten Free)

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 403 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24g 37%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Cholesterol 80mg 27%

Sodium 4507mg 188%

Potassium 1304mg 37%

Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Sugars 6g

Protein 33g 66%

Vitamin A 28.3%

Vitamin C 271.4%

Calcium 15.9%

Iron 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.