This soup is an easy and delicious way to sneak in lots of vegetables into your day. Plant diversity is a great way to work on your gut health and we hope you love it as much as we do!
Cooking tip: store-bought broth can vary a lot in salt content, we recommend you adjust the salt toward the end of the recipe if you are not sure about how salty the broth you’re using is. If you are being mindful of your sodium intake we recommend a low sodium broth or homemade broth.
Creamy Broccoli Soup
An easy, delicious soup packed with vegetables, perfect for improving gut health. Adjust salt content according to the broth used. Serves 4.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 carrots - diced
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili oil
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups (266 g) white sweet potato, diced
- 1 broccoli - head chopped into florets
- 1 L vegetable stock (low sodium)
- ½ cup (118.29 ml) coconut milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ½ cup (23.5 g) fresh dill
- ½ cup (12 g) fresh basil
- 6 cup (180 g) baby spinach
- ½ lemon, juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the vegetables. Cut the sweet potatoes into small pieces to allow them to cook faster.
- In a pot on medium heat, add the oil, onions, carrots, garlic, celery and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes until fragrant, stirring regularly.
- Add the chili, onion powder, garlic powder, white sweet potato, green bell pepper, and broccoli. Stir well.
- Stir in the vegetable broth, coconut milk, dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar. Let it simmer for 25 minutes, covered on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat, add the basil, dill, spinach and lemon. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Blend until perfectly smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in individual bowls and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Optional toppings include chili oil, sprouts, and grilled sourdough.
So incredibly good. Easy to make and it makes enough for several meals. Will definitely make this several times.