Creamy Broccoli Soup
 
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This savoury soup is a great way to use up extra greens and integrate some pulses (split peas!). It has the distinctive creamy texture similar to traditional split pea soup with the added nutritional benefits of broccoli.
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Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 cups broccoli or broccolini, washed and chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 4-5 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • OPTIONAL for extra protein and fibre: 1 cup green split peas + 2 cups broth
  • 1-2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese *optional topping
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot and add the diced onion. Saute for about 3 minutes before adding the garlic and ginger.
  2. Add the broth, broccoli and optional split peas and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and simmer for a few minutes (or 30-40 minutes if using split peas) before adding the nutritional yeast. If you prefer to keep your broccoli a brighter green colour, I would recommend adding it toward the end of the cooking process (5 minutes prior to blending).
  3. Transfer the soup into a blender and puree.
  4. If the soup is too thick, simply add more broth or water to thin out.
  5. Serve immediately or store in the fridge or freezer for later on!
Recipe by Crystal Higgins at https://crystalhiggins.com/creamy-broccoli-soup/