Broccoli Peanut Soup (2024)

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Luscious and nutty, with a touch of sweetness, peanut butter gives this soup a rich flavor.

Yield: 6 servings

Recipe by Nava Atlas

Broccoli Peanut Soup (8)Recipe is from Vegan Soups and Stews for All Seasons (5th edition) by Nava Atlas, TheVeganAtlas.com. ©2024 Amberwood Press, Inc. Distributed by Book Publishing Company. Reprinted by permission. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky, BittersweetBlog.com.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

2 large onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

32-ounce carton vegetable broth, or 4 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

1 teaspoon good quality curry powder

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter

6 heaping cups finely chopped broccoli (mainly florets; some
tender stems are fine)

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Pinch of dried hot red pepper flakes, plus more to pass around

Chopped roasted peanuts for garnish, optional

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onions and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and carrots and continue to sauté until all are golden.
  2. Add the broth along with the apples and curry powder. Bring to a slow boil, then lower the heat. Simmer gently over low heat with the cover ajar for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the carrots and apple are tender. Remove from the heat.
  3. Transfer the solid ingredients from the soup pot to a food processor with a slotted spoon. Process until just coarsely pureed, leaving some chunkiness. Stir back into the soup pot. Or, skip the food processor and insert an immersion blender into the pot and process until coarsely pureed.
  4. Add the peanut butter to the soup, about half at a time, whisking it in until completely blended. Return to very low heat.
  5. Steam the broccoli in a saucepan with about ¼ cup water, covered, for 5 minutes, or until brightly green and tender-crisp to your liking. Stir into the soup.
  6. If the soup is too thick, add enough water to give it a medium-thick consistency. Stir in the lemon juice, then season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Serve at once. Pass around more red pepper flakes and chopped peanuts for topping individual servings, if desired.

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Broccoli Peanut Soup (2024)

FAQs

What country is peanut soup from? ›

Peanut soup is an African recipe that's very popular in West Africa, and especially in Ghana. I grew up in Sierra Leone, so the version we used to eat may slightly vary from other regional versions. But essentially, the recipe is made up of ground peanuts (or peanut butter) with tomato paste and spices.

How do you thicken up cream of broccoli soup? ›

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.

Is broccoli soup easier to digest? ›

Why Soup? Soups, especially blended soups like this detox broccoli soup, are much easier to digest than, say, a protein and two sides. Just the process of cooking foods together in a large pot at a low temperate over a long period of time does a good portion of body's digestive work.

Did George Washington eat peanut soup? ›

As peanuts became a staple crop in Virginia, peanut soup became popular as well. Many historians claim George Washington enjoyed the soup so much that he ate it every day.

Does broccoli clean your gut? ›

Broccoli is now known to improve gut health; new research has uncovered a potential molecular mechanism to explain this protection — which is good news for broccoli lovers. Share on Pinterest Like it or loathe it, broccoli should be on your grocery list.

What does broccoli soup do to your body? ›

Good for heart health, broccoli may help to reduce the total amount of cholesterol in the body. Contains cancer-protective compounds. May be good for eye health. Acts as a plant oestrogen and may help to support hormonal balance.

Can I eat soup every day? ›

What Experts Say. "The concept of eating soup to lose weight has spanned decades, but experts say an all-soup diet lacks nutrients and is not sustainable. They do agree it can be smart to eat vegetable-packed soups for some meals, though, as these are filling, nutrient-dense, and low in calories."

What country is soup from? ›

The word soup derives from the Latin word 'suppa', which refers to bread soaked in broth. It was popularised in the 1600s by the French 'soupe'. The word is also found in Proto-Germanic language as 'sup', which means 'to make liquid'.

Which country invented peanut sauce? ›

Although commonly associated with Thai cuisine, peanut sauce actually originated in Indonesia (source). What Americans know as peanut sauce is more commonly referred to as satay sauce (or bumbu kacang) in Indonesia, because it's most often served with the popular Indonesian dish, satay (skewered, grilled meats).

Where does peanut chicken originate from? ›

Though Satay Chicken is better known as Thai or Malaysian food, it actually originated from Indonesia and the Indonesian version is by far the simplest.

What country is Fufu from? ›

Fufu is often dipped into sauces or eaten with stews of meat, fish, or vegetables. The dish reportedly originated in Ghana, where it is a staple. It is prepared in various ways. In Sierra Leone, for example, fufu is often made with fermented cassava.

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