Halal Twist by Hasan
This velvety halal creamy broccoli soup is both nutritious and comforting. Made with fresh vegetables, halal chicken broth, and skim milk, it’s a lighter take on classic cream soups that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Why This Recipe is Halal
- Uses halal chicken broth (ensure certification)
- Vegetables and grains are naturally halal
- Skim milk is halal when sourced properly
- Can substitute haram cheese with halal alternatives
A Closer Look at the Ingredients
Small swaps make a big difference. Here’s what to look for when you shop.
Parmesan cheese
What to watch for: Traditional parmesan often uses animal rennet of unknown origin
The halal solution: Use halal-certified parmesan or nutritional yeast for similar umami flavor
Find halal parmesan cheese on Amazon →Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
| Ingredient | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| minute rice | halal | Grain product |
| carrots | halal | Vegetable |
| onion | halal | Vegetable |
| celery | halal | Vegetable |
| garlic clove | halal | Vegetable |
| olive oil | halal | Plant-based fat |
| chicken broth | questionable | Must be halal-certified |
| water | halal | Pure |
| broccoli | halal | Vegetable |
| skim milk | halal | Dairy |
| parmesan cheese | questionable | Check for animal rennet |
| salt and pepper | halal | Seasonings |
What You’ll Need
- 1/2 cup minute rice
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/4 cups halal chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4-4 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1/2 cup halal parmesan cheese (or substitute)
- to taste salt and pepper
Let’s Cook
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add carrots, onion, garlic and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Add chicken broth and water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Stir in broccoli and rice and reduce heat to medium low.
- Simmer 10-15 minutes or until veggies are tender, stirring frequently.
- Take small batches of soup and put in a food processor or blender.
- Blend until pureed (be careful with hot liquids).
- Return all blended soup back to pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add milk and cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
- Cook until heated through (do not boil after adding milk).
Nutrition, Per Serving
Notes From My Kitchen
- For extra creaminess without more dairy, blend in a cooked potato with the broccoli.
- Toast the minute rice in the oil first for a nuttier flavor.
- Garnish with halal crispy fried onions for texture contrast.
Tools That Make It Easier
These are the pieces I reach for every time — tested in my own kitchen.
Immersion Blender
Makes pureeing hot soup safer and easier than transferring to a blender.
perfect for RamadanHeavy Bottom Pot
Prevents burning during long simmering.
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