When chilly days demand comfort in a bowl, this velvety vegetable soup delivers more than just warmth – it’s a nutrient-packed hug for your cells! Unlike heavy cream-based soups, this version gets its luxurious texture from clever veggie tricks while packing:
✔️ 6 types of immune-boosting vegetables
✔️ Hidden protein for staying power
✔️ Gut-friendly fiber that digests easily
✔️ Dairy-free creaminess even lactose-intolerant folks can enjoy
The secret? A single surprising ingredient that replaces cream perfectly (page down to find out!).
Core Benefits:
This soup is medicine in disguise:
- Carrots & sweet potatoes – Beta-carotene for infection defense
- Cauliflower – Sulforaphane fights cancer cells
- Leeks – Prebiotics feed good gut bacteria
- Coconut milk – Medium-chain triglycerides for brain fuel
- Turmeric – Curcumin reduces inflammation better than aspirin
Ingredients Table:
| Ingredient | Amount | Why It’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato | 1 medium | Natural thickener + vitamin A |
| Cauliflower | 2 cups | Creamy texture booster |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | Healthy fats + richness |
| Vegetable broth | 4 cups | Flavor base |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp | Anti-inflammatory |
5-Step Cooking Magic:
- Sauté diced onion + leek until soft
- Add chopped veggies + broth, simmer 20 mins
- Blend with coconut milk until silky
- Stir in turmeric + black pepper
- Top with pumpkin seeds for crunch
Remember:
⚠️ Freezes perfectly – Store in jars for 3 months
⚠️ Coconut allergy? Use white beans instead
💡 Pro tip – Roast veggies first for deeper flavor