Description
Enjoy this creamy, “cheesy”, warm, comforting, super healthy soup on a cold winter day. It will soothe your body and soul. It’s vegan, paleo & gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup cashews, soaked 4 hours or overnight
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or ghee
- 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 5 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ½ cups russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” cubes, (about 1 pound)*
- 4 cups stock or water plus 1 cup for blending cashews
- 2 ½ cups broccoli crowns cut into large chunks, (leave big you’re going to pick them out later)
- ½ fennel bulb, cored, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2–4 tablespoons nutritional yeast (depends on how ‘cheesy’ you like it)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook until leeks are tender 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Add potatoes and 4 cups stock or water. Bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer 10 minutes until potatoes are almost tender.
- Add broccoli and fennel. Simmer 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Rinse and drain the soaked cashews and put into your blender.
- Add 1 cup stock or water, 2-4 tablespoons nutritional yeast, most of the cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth. Save a few sprigs of cilantro for garnish.
- Using tongs, pick out the broccoli chunks and put into the blender. Don’t worry if you don’t get every last bit.
- Scoop out 1 cup of the soup liquid and add to the blender. Pulse gently until semi-smooth or blend until smooth. It’s up to you if you want it chunky or smooth.
- Pour broccoli mixture back into the pot with the leeks, potatoes and fennel. Stir to combine. Add more salt to taste.
- Serve with chopped cilantro.
- Store in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Notes
*Note: Substitute cauliflower instead of potatoes for low glycemic, Whole30 version.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Paleo, Vegan, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free