Last updated on 17 January 2026 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic Editorial Team
Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, kale, etc., are incredibly healthy and nutritious. But those vegetables in raw form are usually discouraged for sufferers of thyroid issues These vegetables in raw form can interfere with thyroid hormone production if you have an iodine deficiency. Cooking these vegetables reduces their goitrogenic properties, thus decreasing their effects on thyroid hormones. Today we will share a properly cooked nutritious broccoli soup recipe that thyroid patients can enjoy without guilt.
Broccoli is a rich source of various vitamins, minerals, and fibre. It has multiple bioactive compounds that function as anti-inflammatory properties. Along with abundant fibre, broccoli has enough anti-oxidants to decrease the blood sugar level of type 2 diabetes significantly. These antioxidants neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals. It has lutein and zeaxanthin, which prevent oxidative stress and cellular damage in the eyes.
Regular consumption of broccoli can limit heart tissue damage. It can extensively decrease triglycerides and LDL cholesterol while increasing good HDL cholesterol. This fibre-rich food can reduce the risk of heart diseases. Broccoli positively changes the gut bacteria, thus helping the bowel regularity and digestive system.
Broccoli has a protective influence on the brain and nervous tissues. Broccoli contains a bioactive property called sulforaphane, which slows down the biochemical process of natural aging. It has an ample amount of vitamin C, which boosts our immunity. It also contains calcium, vitamin K, and phosphorous, which are truly helpful for our bone health.
We have also used carrots and celery in the recipe full of nutritional values. Carrot can boost our immune system, reduce blood sugar, decrease sugar craving, prevent diabetes, and strengthen bone health. Celery is a great food for Alzheimer’s disease patients. It develops brain functions and prevents brain cell damage. It controls our blood pressure level and is extremely good for our heart.
Let’s take a look at the recipe for broccoli soup.
Broccoli Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 red onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/4 cup carrots (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add sliced onions and ginger-garlic paste. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add broccoli, celery, and carrots. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin powder. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add vegetable stock and coconut milk. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Use a hand blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Cook for another 3 minutes. Add lemon juice and turn off the heat. Serve warm.
