Broccoli Soup with Sunflower Seeds
4.3(376 ratings)Think of this as a raw take on broccoli cheddar soup. Nutritional yeast and a splash of tamari bring the cheesy, savory flavor, while avocado provides body without any cooking. Tender broccoli florets blend surprisingly smoothly when finely chopped first. A generous sprinkle of sunflower seeds and some very small florets on top give the soup texture and a pleasing green-and-gold finish.
- Hands-on
- 20 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 3
- Level
- Easy
Method
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Step 1: Set aside a small handful of the tiniest broccoli florets, then finely chop the rest so the blender can break them down evenly.
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Step 2: Blend the chopped broccoli, spinach, avocado, nutritional yeast, warm water, lemon juice, tamari, garlic and salt on high until thick and smooth.
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Step 3: Taste and add more nutritional yeast for a cheesier flavor or more water to thin, keeping the soup just warm to the touch and well below 115F.
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Step 4: Ladle into bowls and top with the reserved florets and a thick scattering of sunflower seeds, then serve right away.
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