Creamy Broccoli Pea Soup (Easy Recipe)

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Creamy Broccoli Pea Soup (Easy Recipe)

This easy broccoli pea soup is super creamy, filled with fresh, bright and sweet flavors and makes for a nutritious lunch or dinner recipe. This green soup has such an amazing vibrant color and can be ready in under 20 minutes. Also fully vegan + dairy-free, plus naturally gluten-free.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy, healthy, soup, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 226kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 yellow or sweet onion diced
2 cloves of garlic crushed
1 head of broccoli roughly chopped in florets
2 cups frozen green peas
⅓ cup raw cashews
4 cups vegetable broth
⅓ cup fresh basil
1 lemon juiced
1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional

Instructions

In a large saucepan, warm up a small amount of oil (or water), then add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes stirring often and then add the garlic. Cook for one more minute stirring constantly and then add the broccoli, peas, cashews and vegetable broth.
Cover and bring to a simmer. Then, keep cooking until the vegetables are tender but not falling apart (try to stop the cooking while they are still bright green), about 7-8 minutes.
Pour the soup mixture into a blender and add the fresh basil, nutritional yeast and lemon juice. Blend on high until smooth. Then, taste and adjust the basil, lemon juice and salt to your taste. You can also add more broth to thin out the consistency, if needed. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender right into the saucepan.
Serve with a side of crusty bread and enjoy garnished with crunchy croutons, more green peas, a drizzle of vegan cream and some black pepper.

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Notes

Storage: this soup stores very well, making it a great make-ahead recipe! Let it cool completely and then, transfer to a glass storing container. Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat using the microwave or the stove.
You can add more veggies to the soup, such as cauliflower, potatoes, zucchini or spinach. Adjust the amount of veggie broth if needed.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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