Okay, you might be thinking broccoli soup, gross! I promise this is anything but gross.  This is one recipe that will get even the pickiest of eaters to consume those pretty little green trees. It gives you a “creamy soup” fix without adding unhealthy heavy creams or any dairy for that matter. We all know that we should consume more vegetables like broccoli so why not find a way to enjoy it, rather than forcing down something we can't bare the taste of.  I believe you can make any veggie good if you have the right seasons.

The creaminess, along with herbs and other seasonings makes this soup explode with flavor. That's not the only thing either. It's also full of health benefits – like the majority of my recipes. I once heard someone say each time you eat is an opportunity to heal your body and improve your health. This recipe certainly does that.

It's loaded with antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients especially when it comes to healing. Broccoli improves liver functions, helps lower cholesterol, fights off cancer cells and helps decrease inflammation. All of the seasonings used will benefit your body too.

Turmeric helps to prevent and treat inflammation. This spice that is mostly used in Indian foods, is a natural pain killer so when you're suffering from an injury or other painful ailments this is a great dish to consume.  Just don't forget to add black pepper with your turmeric as it helps your body absorb it better. I like to sprinkle it on before eating a big bowl of this soup.

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Creamy Healing Broccoli Soup

Please use all organic ingredients when possible!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli cheddar soup, oil-free, vegan

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 1 2-4

Author Megan Lawson

Ingredients

• 3 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 cup Water (extra for sautéing without oil)
• 2-3 cups Broccoli Florets
• 3/4 cup Celery (chopped)
• 1/4 Red or Yellow Onion (chopped)
• 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1/2 tsp Thyme
• 1/2 tsp Oregano
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
• 1/4 cup Cashews
• 1/2 tsp Salt (optional; add to your taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 Avocado (OPTIONAL: if you can't do cashews, replace with avocado)

Instructions

• In large pot sauté the onions and garlic for about 5-8 minute until onions are translucent *Add water as needed to keep them from sticking to the pan instead of using oil. 
• Mix in thyme, oregano & celery cook for another 2 minutes. Then add turmeric, broccoli, vegetable stock, nutritional yeast, cashews, 1 cup water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 10-15 min or until broccoli is tender.
• Use an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a blender to blend. If using a regular blend, I suggest allowing the soup to cool before you transfer. Sometimes hot liquids can blow the top of the blender. 
• Once all blended pour back in pot and reheat if needed. Add salt and pepper as desired. Store in an air-tight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Store in the freezer for longer.