Creamy yes Creamy Broccoli Soup

You really won't believe how creamy and sastisfying this soup is.  Chock full of protein and veggies it is the perfect post work out dinner.  It really hits the spot.  Tons of flavor.  I just can't say enough about it.  I usually don't like sauces made with nuts, but with this soup it really works. 

Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!





Creamy Broccoli Soup


(found on pinterest)

 

 

 

6 cups vegetable stock
11/2 cups raw cashews
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, chopped
2 medium unpeeled potatoes, cubed
4 cups broccoli, chopped (include the stem if you want)
1 teaspoon good quality salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Cook the onion, celery and carrot over a medium heat in 1 cup of the vegetable stock for 5 minutes.
2. Add the red pepper, garlic and potatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the broccoli, salt, black pepper and 4 cups of stock.
4. Bring to the boil and then simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, until the broccoli and potatoes are soft but certainly not mushy.
5. While the soup is cooking, puree the remaining cup of stock with the cashews in a blender until smooth.
6. Once the broccoli and potatoes are done, add the cashew puree to the soup and stir until mixed.
7. Puree the soup , either all or part thereof depending on whether or not you want chunks of veggies.