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SkinnyMS

Broccoli Basil Cream Soup

Cleanse your body with this vegan soup that's full of wholesome ingredients everyone will love.
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 329kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced
  • 1 cup zucchini squash organic, diced (leave skin on)
  • sea salt unrefined, to taste
  • 4 cups broccoli florets organic, steamed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth organic or vegetable stock
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • black pepper fresh ground, to taste
  • 1/3 cup walnuts raw, soak for 3 hours in filtered water, rinsed well, and drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 6 to 8 basil leaves fresh
  • 1/2 cup broccoli sprouts optional but are potent detoxifiers

Instructions

  • Place olive oil or coconut oil in a medium-size pot with a lid and heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Add diced onions and cubed zucchini and sprinkle with sea salt to taste. Cook zucchini and onions until tender, around 7-8 minutes.
  • Placed cooked vegetables into a high-speed blender with steamed broccoli, ½ cup vegetable broth, grated garlic, black pepper to taste, and drained walnuts. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour vegetable-walnut mixture into the pot you cooked the zucchini in and add remaining vegetable broth and sea salt to taste. Stir to blend together and cover the pot with a lid.
  • Cook Broccoli Basil Cream Soup over low heat until hot but not boiling. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed and pour into a serving bowl. Sprinkle hot soup with fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, and broccoli sprouts if you decide to use them.
  • Place leftover soup into a heatproof container with a lid and cool slightly before placing in the refrigerator. Reheat remaining soup over low heat for dinner meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.75cups | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 532mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11