A delicious, creamy, hearty and detoxifying soup that will warm up the soul on a cold winters day. An easy to prepare recipe to create in your kitchen. This soup will help to boost the immune system, aid in healthy digestion and has cancer fighting properties.

 

Broccoli has a prominent, positive impact in reducing most toxins in our system that pose a risk on a cellular level. When consuming more of this simple super food, it creates a balance in our bodies of lightness and able to cope with things on positive side. This nutrient rich ingredient contains high amounts of protein, calcium, Iron and magnesium. Also, boasts a substantial amount of vitamin A and C. Did you know, broccoli may relieve asthma symptoms? The chemical found in broccoli, Sulforaphane, increases the enzymes of the upper respiratory tract. Therefore, neutralizing harmful toxins we breathe in on a daily basis. Not only does it help with asthma, but protects against tissue damage in diabetes, has a great source of fiber and B vitamins, and may help to stop replication of colon cancer cells. Chlorophyll known in this bright green vegetable helps to alkalize the body of any abnormal cells in the system. I believe there is no reason to not incorporate this nutrient dense item for overall health.

 

SERVES: 4-6

 

INGREDIENTS:

2-3 tbsp olive oil, cold pressed

3 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed and sliced

1 onion, white, peeled and chopped

1-2 potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 cup mushrooms, any kind, sliced

5 cups vegetable stock, organic, low sodium

sea salt, to taste

black pepper, to taste

3 cups broccoli, fresh

handful basil, fresh

1/3 cup half and half, organic and pasture raised (optional)

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a large sauce pot, combine olive oil, garlic and onion, until tender, on medium heat. Add in the potatoes and mushrooms to the mix and let simmer; about 6-8 minutes. Then add in the vegetable stock, broccoli and basil; let simmer until broccoli is tender.

Remove pot off the the heat. In batches, puree the mixture until smooth. Return the mixture to the pot and simmer to keep at warm temperature. Just before serving, add the cream in and stir until blended.

 

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUE: calories 182, total fat 9.7g; cholesterol 7mg; sodium 240mg; potassium 680mg; total carbohydrates 21g; dietary fiber 4.7g; sugars 6g; protein 5.5g; vitamin A 10%; calcium 9%; vitamin C122% and Iron 33%.

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