Green Velvet Soup

Green Velvet Soup

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Green Velvet Soup

Photo by sally Uhlmann
  • Prep time
    10 minutes
  • Cook time
    30 minutes
  • Serves
    8 cups
Author Notes

No one will believe this velvety soup is great for a diet. Loaded with vitamins and fiber, this soup is brimming with fresh flavors and easy to make. For a vegan version, simply substitute the butter with olive oil and omit the sour cream or yogurt garnish. —sally Uhlmann

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon

    butter


  • 1

    onion


  • 1

    clove garlic, chopped


  • 2

    stalks celery, chopped


  • 4

    mushrooms, chopped


  • 1/2 teaspoon

    salt and pepper


  • 1/4 teaspoon

    red chili pepper flakes


  • 3 cups

    baby spinach


  • 2 cups

    Each: stemmed and chopped broccoli, cauliflower, and Romanesco


  • 2 1/2 cups

    water


  • 1 1/2 cups

    unsweetened almond milk


  • 1

    vegetable bullion cube


  • dollop of yogurt or sour cream to serve


  • sprinkle of smoked paprika to serve

Directions
  1. Melt butter in a stock pot. Add onion, garlic, celery, mushrooms, salt and pepper, and red chili pepper flakes. Saute over low to medium heat until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir as needed.
  2. Add remaining ingredients except for sour cream or yogurt, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat so it simmers and cook until vegetables are fall-apart tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Carefully puree soup in a blender until creamy smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve warm, garnished with sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of papriks.

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