Broccoli 'Cheese' Soup
| Prep Time: 20 min | Serves: 6 |
| Cooking Time: 40 min | Yield: 1 soup |
(Corn-free, Gluten-Free, Soy-free, Vegan) Hearty, dairy-free version of my favorite soup. Eliminates most, if not all, of the common allergens in foods. Pretty high in fat, so enjoy in moderation. Freezes extremely well. *[Subbed low-sodium veggie broth in place of chicken broth to make vegan; Almond milk for Rice milk; and arrowroot for brown rice flour since I don't have any rice flour] :P Original recipe & picture by: © 2010 by Cybele Pascal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Yellow Onion (generic)
- 3 tbsp Arrowroot Powder
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth (low Sodium)
- 1/4 tsp Pepper, White
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 cups Almond Milk Original
- 3 cups Steamed Broccoli
- 1 1/2 cups Daiya Cheese
Directions
1. Heat a large heavy pot over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and grated onion. Cook stirring about 2 minutes. Add the brown rice flour* (OR arrowroot will do), and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes more until lightly golden and aromatic.
2. Whisk in 1 cup of the broth. Whisk well to prevent lumping. Add the rest of the broth, a cup at a time, whisking well after each addition.
3. Add white pepper, nutmeg, salt, and a couple grindings of fresh pepper. Stir. Bring to a slow boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
4. Add almond* milk, and cook at a simmer about 5 minutes more.
5. Chop broccoli fine and add to pot. Cook 10 minutes until broccoli is very tender. Then, either puree in the pot using a hand blender, or transfer to a blender or food processor, to puree (and return to pot).
6. Bring back to a simmer. At this point, you may wish to thicken the soup a bit more (I like a creamier thicker soup). If so, remove about ¼ cup of soup and combine with the remaining tablespoon of rice flour, mixing till smooth. Return to pot, and stir well to combine.
7. Add Daiya cheese. Cook, stirring often, at a simmer, until cheese has completely melted. Serve hot!
[I like mine extra chunky so I add an extra handful of chopped steamed broccoli to my bowl.]
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© 2010 by Cybele Pascal