CREAMY BROCCOLI WHITE BEAN SOUP

This creamy broccoli white bean soup tastes like comfort food but is surprisingly healthy!

The weather in Bahrain has been chilly and rainy lately, so all I’ve been having for dinner these days is a huge, piping hot bowl of soup. I like to eat it with a hunk of warm crusty bread, the kind that’s crunchy on the outside but soft and chewy in the middle… yum!

Broccoli white bean soup is the perfect quick-fix dinner for chilly nights. It’ll make you feel warm and cozy, but it’s easy to prepare and doesn’t take much time to cook. What’s more, it’s so rich and hearty, you won’t believe how nutritious it is!

Made with broccoli, cannellini beans, and spices, this soup is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan, making it the perfect meal for anyone who has food sensitivities or just likes to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Broccoli White Bean Soup - creamy, healthy and super easy to make! (vegan + gluten-free + dairy-free)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove thinly sliced or minced
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 head of broccoli (450 grams- 1 pound) cut into florets
• 1 can cannellini beans (400 grams - 14 ounces) drained and rinsed
• 840 ml (3 1/2 cups) vegetable stock low sodium
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL)
• sunflower seeds
• chili flakes
• fresh oregano
• freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, and sauté the shallot until soft.
2. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.
3. Add the broccoli, beans and vegetable stock. Cover and simmer until the broccoli are tender. This will take about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Using an immersion blender, a blender, or a food processor, blend the soup until completely smooth. 
5. Serve this creamy broccoli white bean soup in bowls garnished with sunflower seeds, chili flakes, fresh oregano, and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Enjoy!

NOTES

Soup can be stored for up to three days in the fridge in an airtight container, or in the freezer for up to one month.

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