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Vegetable Soup

Easy, Healthy Vegetable Soup to Boost Your Immunity Today

Enjoy this easy vegetable soup packed with fresh veggies to boost your immunity.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive or coconut oil substitute with neutral oil if preferred
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup asparagus chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup soaked cashews
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 medium lemon juice
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive or coconut oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Incorporate 1 cup of chopped asparagus, 1 cup of broccoli florets, and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger. Mix in 2 cups of fresh spinach and 1 cup of soaked cashews. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes.
  3. Transfer the vegetable mixture into a blender, add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, lemon juice, and 3 cups of vegetable broth, then blend until chunky purée. Adjust the consistency with more broth if needed.
  4. Pour the blended soup back into the pot for a quick reheat over low heat, stirring gently. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Keep the consistency as per preference. This adaptable soup can utilize a variety of vegetables based on seasonal availability.

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