Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup (No Cream, 25 Minutes)
A fast, creamy vegan broccoli soup made silky with avocado and lemon: no dairy, no coconut milk, and no flour. Bright green, cozy, and ready in 25 minutes.
Servings 2 (~1.15 cup each)
Calories 415kcal
Ingredients
- 2 small-medium broccoli heads 4-6 inches in diameter
- 1 stalk of leeks chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large bell pepper chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 cups collard greens or kale chopped
- 1 large avocado or 2 smaller
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cups of filtered water
Condiments
- 1 bay leaf
- ⅓ tsp coriander ground
- ¼ tsp cumin ground
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ tsp black pepper
Garnish
- handful of micro-greens to garnish the soup
- 1 Tbsp Bragg's coconut aminos drizzle on top
Instructions
Sauté base:
- Heat olive oil over medium. Add leeks + garlic and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Add bell pepper + spices; cook 1 minute.
Cook broccoli fast:
- Add bay leaf, and water. Cover and bring to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer and add the broccoli florets. Cook just until broccoli turns vibrant green and tender (about 3-5 min). Drop the chopped greens (collard greens or kale) for the last minute of cooking.Because vitamin C is water-soluble and sensitive to heat, longer cooking can reduce it. This recipe keeps cooking time short- just until the broccoli is tender and vibrant (same for the leafy greens) then you blend and serve.
Blend:
- Remove bay leaf. Blend until smooth (immersion blender or regular blender). Add avocado while blending.
- Finish: Stir in lemon juice at the end. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
- Serve: Top with microgreens and a small drizzle of coconut aminos if using.
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Notes
- For best color, don’t simmer broccoli too long.
- No avocado? Use potato/beans/cashews (see substitutions above).
- If using a regular blender, blend in batches and vent steam safely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.15cup | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.2g | Protein: 10.4g | Fat: 25.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 14.7g | Sugar: 5.4g | Vitamin A: 4000IU | Vitamin C: 366.2mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 3.6mg
