All Around Goodness
Broccoli Vegetable Soup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup Full Circle Market Organic Pepper Strip & Onion, thawed
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (12-ounce) bag Full Circle Market Organic Broccoli Florets
- 6 cups Full Circle Market Organic Vegetable Broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Full Circle Market Organic Sour Cream, for serving
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
Method
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the pepper strip & onion, carrots and celery, and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add the garlic and broccoli and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add the vegetable broth and thyme to the pot and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add the spinach and lemon juice and continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove the soup from the heat. Using a handheld blender, food processor or blender, puree the soup until smooth. Serve in bowls, and top with sour cream and cilantro.