Paleo Cheesy Broccoli Soup

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Try making this Paleo Cheesy Broccoli Soup for your next lunch or dinner option! Broccoli serves as a rich source of fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamin C. It helps to reduce inflammation and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Cashews are a heart-healthy fat rich in copper and magnesium. They help support bone health, immunity, and brain health. Carrots help to support healthy vision, blood pressure levels, and immunity. Not only will nutritional yeast add a “cheesy” flavor to this recipe, but it will provide you with a beneficial amount of protein. Top this soup with fresh parsley if preferred and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

  • 1 white onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups vegetable stock

  • 1 ½ cups shredded carrot

  • 4 cups broccoli florets

  • 1 cup raw cashews, pre-soaked for at least 3 hours

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ tsp mustard powder

  • ½ cup nutritional yeast

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • ¼ cup almond milk

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • Dash of cayenne pepper

  • Dash of sea salt

  • Dash of pepper

Instructions:

1) In a medium sized saucepan, heat coconut oil over low-medium heat. Toss in onion and sauté until it begins to brown. Add in garlic and stir constantly until fragrant.

2) Add the stock, carrots, and broccoli to the saucepan. Top with a lid and simmer on low heat until broccoli is tender. This should take about 12-15 minutes.

3) In a food processor or blender, blend the cashews, water, mustard powder, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, almond milk, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Blend until smooth. Combine this mixture with the broccoli mixture and stir well. Add sea salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!