Surprisingly, there are not a lot of soups that are vegan. Whether it’s an animal meat, dairy, or cheese, we always seem to want to add something that makes it a non-vegan choice. However, in this cream of broccoli soup recipe we have managed to create a completely vegan soup that’s bound to satisfy the carnivores in your family.

Purpose

The purpose of this recipe is to create a traditional favourite, cream of broccoli, without the various sources of dairy.

Full of antibacterial, viral, and fungal ingredients, this recipe delivers plenty of vitamin C and K as well as calcium,manganese, and phosphorous.

Equipment Required

  • Large saucepan
  • Good quality blender
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews (soaked for 1 hour, and drained)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 head of broccoli, chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground mustard
  • 3 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vegan worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups of water
  • Ground black pepper to taste
Directions
  • Steam broccoli until tender and set aside.
  • In large saucepan over medium heat, add coconut oil and onions. Cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for another minute, being careful not to burn.
  • Add cumin, sea salt, mustard, black pepper, and cook for less than a minute.
  • Add broccoli and remove from heat.
  • In a blender, add half the soaked cashews, 1/2 the broccoli mixture, and 2 cups of water.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour blended soup into large soup pot and blend remaining cashews, broccoli, and 2 more cups of water.
  • Blend until smooth, and pour into pot again.
  • Heat over low heat and add lemon and worcestershire sauce.
  • Add water for desired consistency, and season according to taste.
Consumption
  • Makes a great light lunch with a side salad or raw veggies.
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Derek Henry

Derek Henry, Founder of Healing the Body and the THRIVE Academy, used nutrition, supplementation, and a holistic lifestyle to naturally unravel 13 chronic disease conditions that conventional or alternative medical professionals couldn't help him resolve. As a result of this one-in-a-million health transformation and the knowledge acquired in the process, he now educates, coaches, and inspires others to transform their health through a natural and holistic approach. Since 2014, he has helped his THRIVE Academy participants heal over 20 different chronic disease conditions, primarily related to digestive and autoimmune concerns.

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