Big Green Immunity-Boosting Vegetable (Printable View)

Vibrant creamy blend of spinach, asparagus, broccoli and cashews for a nourishing plant-based meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 medium head broccoli (approximately 10.5 ounces), cut into florets
05 - 1 bunch asparagus (approximately 9 ounces), trimmed and chopped
06 - 5.3 ounces baby spinach
07 - 1 medium zucchini, chopped

→ Creamy Base

08 - 3.5 ounces raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes, then drained)
09 - 4.2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Add broccoli florets, chopped asparagus, zucchini, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and thyme. Stir to combine and cook for 4–5 minutes.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
04 - Add baby spinach and soaked cashews. Simmer for 2 more minutes until spinach is wilted.
05 - Remove from heat. Carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender or use an immersion blender, blending until completely smooth and creamy.
06 - Stir in lemon juice, taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve hot, garnished with extra spinach leaves or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cashew cream trick makes it taste indulgent while being completely dairy-free and surprisingly light
  • One pot gives you four days of lunches that actually make you feel good instead of heavy and sluggish
02 -
  • Soak those cashews in hot water for at least 20 minutes because unsoaked cashews will leave your soup grainy instead of luxurious
  • Let the soup cool slightly before blending hot soup in a traditional blender can create dangerous pressure buildup
03 -
  • Use an immersion blender if you have one because it saves you from transferring hot liquid and creates less cleanup
  • Taste the vegetables before blending because you can always adjust seasonings but you can't take them back once it's puréed
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