Broccoli Soup without Cream
Easy to whip up, and perfect for on-the-go, nutritious meals, this Broccoli Soup without Cream is a must try!
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head broccoli, coarsely chopped (both florets and stems)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil OR unrefined avocado oil
- 1 cup minced onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 leek (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic
- Unrefined sea salt, to taste
- white pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a high speed blender, add the water and cashews; process until smooth and creamy. Set mixture aside.
- Heat the oil over low-heat in a large saucepan. Add the onions, celery, leeks and garlic; saute for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are very soft. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Add the chopped broccoli and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the reserved nut milk and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Using a handheld immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
(Note: if you do not have a handheld immersion blender see instructions below)
Notes
If you do not have a handheld immersion blender, wait until the soup is room temperature and then puree in small batches in your high speed blender.
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