Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup

Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup

Warming and Refreshing

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

124
Calories
6.1g
Fat
20.2g
Carbohydrate
5.2g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
922mg
Sodium
Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup

Recipe Description

This Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup is a perfect recipe for a cold and rainy spring day! This vibrant soup uses only a few ingredients, takes about 20 minutes to make, and tastes surprisingly rich and nourishing for something so light and simple. The fresh ginger, added at the end of cooking, gives a warming kick, while fresh lime juice adds brightness to the dish. This soup will warm and refresh you on a cold spring day!

Unlike most traditional broccoli soups that call for flour, cream, or milk, I opted out of using them. Nevertheless, this lightened-up version is just as creamy. Plus, it makes the soup healthier, dairy-free, and gluten-free too.

And if you are looking for more ways to use up some broccoli, try our broccoli detox soup recipe that is perfect for a spring dinner too.

To make the Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sauté onions and garlic

    6 min
    Step 1 - Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup

    In a large pot over a medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil and add 2 chopped onions and 3 chopped cloves garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until soft.

  2. 2

    Add stock

    5 min
    Step 2 - Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup

    Add in 4 cups vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Add broccoli and spinach

    5 min
    Step 3 - Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil SoupStep 3 - Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup

    Reduce heat to low and add in 1 head chopped broccoli and 1 cup baby spinach. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add lime juice, ginger, and basil

    1 min
    Step 4 - Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup

    Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon grated ginger,
    and 1 cup basil leaves. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Blend

    3 min
    Step 5 - Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup

    Transfer to a food processor or high-speed blender. Cover and blend until smooth.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup

    Ladle the soup into bowls and serve garnished with basil leaves.

A cold rainy spring day? We’ve got you covered. Give this Healthy Vegan Broccoli & Basil Soup a try! It is warming, refreshing, and oh so delicious. And please come back to leave a comment below. We love hearing from you!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Athina
April 17, 2021
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Amazing soup! Thanks for sharing!

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