Raw Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Jennifer Murray
Jennifer Murray
Former head chef at a Kauai restaurant and co-author of three cookbooks dedicated to vegan or raw food diets.
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Updated on 08/3/21
Raw Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

The Spruce / Diana Chistruga

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
183 Calories
6g Fat
28g Carbs
9g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 651mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Protein 9g
Calcium 168mg 13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

On a raw food diet? Raw soup may seem a little out-of-the-box, but just wait until you sink your spoon into this savory nutritious raw cream of broccoli soup. The broccoli blends with the cashews to create a creamy texture while the herbs and spices create a flavor your palate will instantly recognize. Vary the herbs according to what you have on hand. If you serve this raw food soup immediately, it will even be a little warm from the blending!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli stems
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • Optional: 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dill (fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon nama shoyu
  • 2 tablespoons ​nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • Garnish: fresh dill

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Raw Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup ingredients

    The Spruce / Diana Chistruga

  2. Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 30 to 40 seconds or until a creamy consistency is reached. You may wish to add a little more water. 

    Raw Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup ingredients in a blender

    The Spruce / Diana Chistruga

  3. Garnish your raw cream of broccoli soup with extra fresh dill. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Raw Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup in bowls, garnished with fresh dill

    The Spruce / Diana Chistruga

Tips

  • If refrigerated, you may want to warm the soup to room temperature before serving.
  • Store any leftover soup in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 6 weeks.