Creamy Broccoli Soup
This vegan broccoli soup is as rich and thick like a cream-based soup, without the fat or guilt. Hint: Its blending the veggies that makes it so hearty.
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30 minutes or fewer
This vegan creamy broccoli soup is rich and thick like a cream-based soup, without the fat or guilt. Hint: Its blending the veggies that makes it so hearty. See also Why You Need a Soup Cleanse This Winter
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 lb. broccoli, florets separated, stems peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds (about 6 cups)
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms (about 3 cups)
Preparation
- Spray large saucepan with cooking spray. Add onion, and cook 7 minutes over medium heat, or until softened, stirring often. Stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute more.
- Add broth, 2 cups water, broccoli and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 15 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
- Purée soup in batches in food processor. Return to pot. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves 4
- Calories 77
- Carbohydrate Content 15 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 1 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 714 mg
- Sugar Content 4 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g