Creamy Broccoli Soup

Promise, you're going to fall in love with the velvety smooth texture and vibrant green color of this pureed broccoli soup. Pairs perfectly with your favorite side salad or a helping of any vegetable of your choice. You can even make a double batch of this soup and freeze it for a later time!

 

Makes 4 servings - Prep time: 5 minutes - Cook time: 30 minutes

 

Ingredients:

2 heads of broccoli

1 tablespoon ghee or extra virgin olive oil

1 shallot, minced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 avocado, sliced

1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk

1½ cups vegetable stock

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup fresh basil or dill

 

Directions:

- Roughly chop the broccoli florets and remove the lower stems. Place in a mesh steamer and lightly cook until they are tender, this should take around 10 minutes.

- Heat the ghee or oil over medium heat and sauté the shallot and garlic. Stir continuously to avoid burning.

- Combine the broccoli and the shallot mixture in a high-speed blender or food processor with the avocado, coconut milk, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper, and process until smooth.

- Garnish with fresh basil, dill, and some additional avocado slices, and enjoy!