CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP WITH QUINOA

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Because of the broccoli, onion, sweet potato, and homemade vegetable stock, this is a healthy recipe. When combined with the protein-rich quinoa, it also filling and satisfying. It has become a staple on our menu. Garnish with broccoli, parsley, or dill.

Provided by Curt Stockford

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, or more to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cups homemade vegetable stock
4 cups chopped broccoli
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
salt to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
1 pinch garam masala, or to taste
1 pinch ground pepper to taste
½ cup water
2 ounces raw cashews

Steps:

Bring 2 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart pot. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetable stock, broccoli, sweet potato, and salt. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until broccoli and sweet potato are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove soup from the heat. Puree with a hand-held immersion blender until smooth. Season with nutmeg, garam masala, and pepper.
Combine 1/2 cup water and cashews in a high-speed blender; puree until smooth.
Pour cashew mixture into the soup and bring to a boil.
Place 1/3 cup cooked quinoa in the center of each serving bowl; ladle soup around quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 578.7 mg, Sugar 10 g