the broccoli in my csa basket was begging to be used in any other way than stir-fry, but how? there's cream of broccoli soup, but would it be good without the dairy? the answer: absolutely!
to veganize it, i didn't want to use rice or almond milk. so i searched through recipes and found one that used oatmeal. believe it or not, it was one to the tastiest soups to come out of my kitchen!
what i find most dreamy about this soup is the base ingredients: broccoli, oatmeal, and vegetable stock, that's it! (to make it gluten-free, i'd try chickpea flour or white beans in place of the oatmeal). the olive oil was ready to go but in the end just wasn't needed. the soup was perfectly creamy and flavorful with just a few leaves of basil and a little salt and pepper. simple yet savory!
dream of broccoli soup
(adapted from vegan cream of broccoli soup by funky jiva)
3 heads of broccoli, florets and stalks chopped
1/2 C quick oats
6 C vegetable stock
3 fresh basil leaves, more or less to taste
salt and pepper to taste
in a large pot, bring all ingredients but basil to a boil. reduce heat, cover and simmer until oatmeal is cooked, about 10 minutes for quick oats.
allow to cool slightly before carefully pureeing in a food processor with basil. for creamier results, mix in a high speed blender.
asparagus, corn, mushrooms, and other vegetables may also work well with this recipe, though i haven't tried them yet. in the fall i'd add nutmeg to this soup.
do you know any creative ways to serve broccoli?
to veganize it, i didn't want to use rice or almond milk. so i searched through recipes and found one that used oatmeal. believe it or not, it was one to the tastiest soups to come out of my kitchen!
what i find most dreamy about this soup is the base ingredients: broccoli, oatmeal, and vegetable stock, that's it! (to make it gluten-free, i'd try chickpea flour or white beans in place of the oatmeal). the olive oil was ready to go but in the end just wasn't needed. the soup was perfectly creamy and flavorful with just a few leaves of basil and a little salt and pepper. simple yet savory!
(adapted from vegan cream of broccoli soup by funky jiva)
3 heads of broccoli, florets and stalks chopped
1/2 C quick oats
6 C vegetable stock
3 fresh basil leaves, more or less to taste
salt and pepper to taste
in a large pot, bring all ingredients but basil to a boil. reduce heat, cover and simmer until oatmeal is cooked, about 10 minutes for quick oats.
allow to cool slightly before carefully pureeing in a food processor with basil. for creamier results, mix in a high speed blender.
asparagus, corn, mushrooms, and other vegetables may also work well with this recipe, though i haven't tried them yet. in the fall i'd add nutmeg to this soup.
do you know any creative ways to serve broccoli?
How good does that look!!! I would have NEVER thought about oatmeal. Thanks for the recipe. Will have to try it!
ReplyDeletethanks 1st man! i know, oatmeal is the last grain i'd think to put in soup!
DeleteI love broccoli soup. My sister makes it with potatoes and leek and then blends it. Yummy!
ReplyDeletemmm that sounds good malle!
DeleteYou always make the simplest dish look so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteaww thanks shannonmarie! it's got a lot of air bubbles though from the vitamix.=)
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thanks alessandra! xoxox
DeleteHow creative. It looks just beautiful too! Is that an edible flower?? I love edible flowers on salads.
ReplyDeletePeace and Raw Health,
Elizabeth
looks so lovely! Mmm!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good. I love oatmeal and the creaminess it lends, and I think basil is just dreamy. Very pretty dish! :)
ReplyDeletegreat recipe! i love a little oatmeal in soups :) as for being creative with broccoli, i love broccoli puree made with sweet potato :) and millet with brocolli and squash :) also quinoa soup with broccoli :) and every kind of broccoli soup is delicious :) simple broccoli and mushroom miso soup is delicious :) and broccoli patties :) i love this vegetable!!
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