Creamy Broccoli Soup

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

2 tablespoons coconut oil

2 scallions, coarsely chopped

1 large red bell pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 large head fresh broccoli, washed and chopped

1 tablespoon basil leaves, dried

2 cups chopped spinach, kale, turnip greens, collards or swiss chard

2 quarts vegetable or chicken broth (homemade or organic/free range)

1 can coconut milk

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon curry powder

In large soup pan, melt coconut oil. Add scallions, red pepper and garlic. Cover on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
Add chopped broccoli puree to soup pan. Cook covered over medium heat, stirring until broccoli turns bright green. Remove ¼ of cooked broccoli.
Add basil and additional chopped greens suck as chopped spinach or mustard greens. Cook covered for 3-4 more minutes.
Transfer vegetables, except the ¼ cup cooked broccoli into food processor, blender or vita mix. Add a little coconut milk and puree contents.
Transfer puree, cooked whole broccoli into soup pot and add chicken broth, remaining coconut milk, salt and curry. Reheat gently and stir.

Serves 4.

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