Hamdi Saidani Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Broccoli Soup & Cheesy Soldiers is made with frozen broccoli, spring onions, Cheddar cheese, mixed seeds, a slice of bread, a vegetable stock cube, and fresh parsley. This recipe creates a hearty green soup with crispy, cheesy toast soldiers. It takes about 28 minutes to prepare and serves 2.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Broccoli Soup & Cheesy Soldiers Ingredients
- 400g frozen broccoli
- 4 spring onions
- 20g mixed seeds, such as sunflower, pumpkin, linseeds, poppy
- 1 large slice of bread (100g)
- 80g Cheddar cheese
- 1 veg stock cube
- 1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley (30g)
- Olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 400ml boiling water
How To Make Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Broccoli Soup & Cheesy Soldiers
- Roast the Veggies: Place broccoli and chopped spring onions into the large air fryer drawer. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and cook at 200°C for 15 minutes, shaking occasionally.
- Make the Cheesy Soldiers: Press seeds into the bread, drizzle with 1 tsp oil, grate cheese on top. Cook in small drawer at 180°C for 7 minutes until golden, then slice.
- Blend the Soup: Add remaining cheese, crumbled stock cube, most of the parsley, and boiling water to the broccoli mix. Blitz until smooth.
- Heat Through: Return soup to the drawer and cook at 180°C for 5 more minutes until piping hot.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, top with remaining parsley and optional extra virgin olive oil. Serve with cheesy soldiers.
Recipe Tips
- Shake while roasting: Ensure even browning of broccoli by tossing mid-cook.
- Use good bread: A sturdy slice holds up better for cheesy soldiers.
- Keep it hot: Reheat soup in the air fryer to ensure full warmth before serving.
- Adjust texture: Add more hot water if soup is too thick after blending.
- Garnish generously: Fresh parsley and a drizzle of oil brighten up the dish.
What To Serve With Broccoli Soup
This vibrant green soup is perfect on its own or with extras like a soft-boiled egg, a side salad, or an apple for a simple, satisfying lunch. A glass of chilled white wine or sparkling water makes a great drink pairing.
How To Store Broccoli Soup
Refrigerate: Store the soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm in a saucepan or air fryer-safe dish at 180°C until hot.
Freeze: Suitable for freezing without the bread; thaw and reheat as needed.
Broccoli Soup Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 487 kcal
- Total Fat: 27.9g
- Saturated Fat: 10.9g
- Carbohydrates: 33.4g
- Sugar: 6.4g
- Protein: 25.9g
- Sodium: 1.8g
- Fibre: 9.1g
FAQs
Can I use fresh broccoli instead of frozen?
Yes, just chop it similarly and adjust cooking time as needed.
What kind of bread is best for soldiers?
Use a dense, rustic slice that holds up well to heat and toppings.
Can I make this vegan?
Yes, use plant-based cheese and a vegan stock cube.
Do I need two air fryer drawers?
It’s ideal, but you can cook components in sequence with a single drawer.
Can I skip the seeds?
Absolutely—though they add nice texture and nutrition, the dish works without them.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Broccoli Soup & Cheesy Soldiers
Course: DinnerCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy2
servings8
20
minutes487
kcalCreamy green broccoli soup with fresh parsley and cheesy seeded toast soldiers, all made fast in the air fryer.
Ingredients
400g frozen broccoli
4 spring onions
20g mixed seeds
1 large slice of bread (100g)
80g Cheddar cheese
1 veg stock cube
30g flat-leaf parsley
1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tsp
Salt and pepper
400ml boiling water
Directions
- Air fry broccoli and spring onions with oil, salt, pepper at 200°C for 15 mins.
- Press seeds into bread, top with cheese, air fry at 180°C for 7 mins.
- Add cheese, stock, parsley, water to veg; blend smooth.
- Return soup to air fryer for 5 mins at 180°C.
- Serve with chopped parsley and the cheesy soldiers.
Notes
- Stir halfway through cooking for even texture.
- Blend to your desired consistency with extra water.
- Use sturdy bread for best cheesy toast.
- Garnish just before serving for fresh flavor.