Creamy Broccoli and Kale Soup

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This easy broccoli soup has been a staple in my home for many years. It is quick to make and great for meal prepping or a last minute dinner. Relying on cashews instead of dairy, this soup is suitable for those following a vegan, dairy-free, soy-free and whole foods plant based diet.

Creamy Broccoli and Kale Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Soup

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup raw cashews soaked
• 1 onion, large chopped
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 Tb olive oil or sub water/broth for oil-free option
• 4 cups broccoli coarsely chopped
• 3 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 Tb italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
• 1/2 cup additional water
• 1 1/2 Tb nutritional yeast
• 1 cup kale finely chopped

Instructions

 

• Place cashews in a bowl and add enough water to cover. Soak for at least two hours (you can soak up to overnight).
• Place the olive oil (or water/broth if you wish to avoid oil) in a stock pan and saute the onions and garlic for 5-7 minutes on medium/high heat (until onions are soft).
• Add the broccoli, 3 cups of water or vegetable broth (please see note if you are using broth), italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook at a low boil for 20 minutes. The broccoli should be soft.
• Strain the soaked cashews and combine them in a blender with 1/2 cup water. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
• Add the cooked soup and nutritional yeast to the blender with the cashew cream mixture and blend to desired texture. I prefer to leave some texture to the soup but you can blend this completely smooth if you prefer.
• Put soup back in the stock pan and add the chopped kale. Simmer just a couple minutes to soften the kale. Add addional salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

If you are using broth (instead of oil), this recipe assumes you are using a salt free broth. If your broth contains salt you will want to reduce the amount of additional salt that you add to the soup.

This recipe fits perfectly in my Vitamin blender so I can blend it all at once. If your blender is smaller you may have to blend it in multiple batches. 

Keyword gluten-free, Plant Based, soy-free, vegan

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