Creamy Broccoli Soup
Prep Time
15 minutes
Prep Notes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Yields
6-8 servings
Ingredients
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
4 medium scallions (green onions), chopped, including greens
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large head fresh broccoli, washed, chopped into small florets, include smaller stems
1 Tbsp basil leaves, dried
2 large handfuls of greens, like spinach, kale, collards, turnip greens , or Swiss chard
4 cups vegetable broth, plus 1 cup if you like a thinner soup
1 can coconut milk, a good one is Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Milk
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
½-1 tsp red curry paste or 2-4 dashes of your favorite hot sauce, depending on how much heat you like
Directions
- In a dutch oven or large saucepan, melt coconut oil and saute onion, carrot, celery, and green onions for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes more or until onion whites are translucent.
- Add chopped broccoli and stir. Cook over medium heat, stirring until broccoli turns bright green (about 3-4 minutes.)
- Add basil and broth. Let come to a boil. Cover pot and cook 20 minutes more. After 15 minutes, add your additional greens of choice (spinach is a mild option if you are just getting used to the flavor of green leafy vegetables.)
- Transfer vegetable mixture to food processor or blender, processing in two batches if necessary, until blended. If you like a smooth soup without lumps, process until well pureed. If you like some pieces in your soup, you can pulse until slightly blended, or keep a portion aside to add back to the soup later on.
- Add blended mixture back into your saucepan. Mix in coconut mild and curry paste. Allow to come back to a simmer without boiling. (If you reserved some of your broccoli/greens mixture, you can add them back in now.)
- Divide into individual serving bowls, garnish with chopped parsley and a drizzle of coconut milk. Serve.
Credit
Evey Schweig Health Coach & Anti-Inflammatory Specialist
https://eveyschweig.com/apps/recipe/details/id/Creamy-Broccoli-Soup-28
