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Instant Pot Vegan Broccoli Soup
Looking for a vegan alternative to classic broccoli soup? Look no further than this Instant Pot recipe. Made with nutritional yeast, vegetable broth, and cashew nuts, this vegan soup is packed with flavour and nutrients. This not only makes for a healthy diabetes dinner, but it's also a heart smart choice.
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli, washed and cut into medium florets, Benefits of cooked broccoli
- 4 celery sticks, washed and sliced into medium pieces
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 7 baby potatoes, 200 g, washed and cut into quarters
- 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin, Benefits of olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 cups vegetable stock, no added salt
- 1 tsp salt, sea salt
- 1 tsp pepper, black pepper, coarse
- ⅓ cup cashew nuts, unsalted, plain
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp dill, fresh, washed, finely chopped
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
Instructions
- Start by turning your Instant Pot to "sauté" mode, and add oil. Then, sauté the garlic and diced red onion until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add all the vegetables, cover with stock, and season with salt and pepper.
- Set your Instant Pot to "soup" mode and set it to cook for 2 minutes. Once the cooking is finished, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes.
- When it's safe to open the Instant pot, transfer everything to a high-speed blender.
- Add cashew nuts, nutritional yeast, and dill and blend until creamy and smooth. Serve warm with sunflower seeds, croutons and a sprinkle of fresh dill on top. It never disappoints.
Notes
- If you don't have an Instant Pot, feel free to make this vegan broccoli soup on the stovetop. Simply sauté the onion and garlic in a large pot, add in all the ingredients except for cashews, nutritional yeast and dill, and let simmer until the potatoes are soft. Then blend everything together before adding the remaining ingredients.
- For added protein, feel free to add in cooked quinoa or diced tofu before serving. And if you want a vegan twist on the classic broccoli cheddar soup, sprinkle some vegan cheddar shreds on top before serving.
- Bring texture and crunch to the soup by serving it with vegan croutons or sunflower seeds.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 299kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 33g (11%)Protein: 11g (22%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 2g (10%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 827mg (34%)Potassium: 911mg (26%)Fiber: 7g (28%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 617IU (12%)Vitamin C: 98mg (119%)Calcium: 83mg (8%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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