Creamy Zucchini Vegetable Soup Vegan Food

NICOLE'S CREAMY ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add zucchini, potato, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Fill blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into another large saucepan. Repeat with remaining soup.
• Stir in cream and bring soup to a low simmer to heat through. Ladle into bowls and garnish with dill.

CREAM OF FRESH VEGETABLE SOUP (VEGAN!)

Steps:

• Steam 1 1/2 cups vegetables in a small amount of water until cooked.
• Place steamed vegetables in blender and blend until smooth. Place blended vegetables in a small bowl.
• Pour olive oil in the bottom of a 2-quart saucepan and saute onion, celery, and carrot.
• Add 3 cups of water to saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Add blended vegetables and 2/3 cup of chopped fresh vegetables. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Place cashews, 1 cup of water and seasonings in blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
• Slowly add to soup and bring to a boil. Serve.

CREAMY ZUCCHINI VEGETABLE SOUP (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Saute garlic, onion and celery until onion is translucent. Add carrots, vegetable broth and vegetable juice. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add zucchini and simmer 5 more minutes. Carefully spoon mixture into blender. Blend until there are very few chunks (you should be able to see specks of dark green zucchini and orange carrots). Return to stovetop. Add soy milk. Bring to a low boil and add nutritional yeast, salt and pepper to taste.