Thursday, March 13, 2014

Creamy Broccoli Soup



Ingredients:

2 medium potatoes, scrubbed and diced2 medium celery stalks, sliced6 cups broccoli florets2 cups water3 cups plain rice milk, divided1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper3 or 4 tablespoons Sesame Seasoning

Directions

Place potatoes, celery, broccoli, and water in a large pot. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until potato chunks are tender when pierced with a sharp knife (do not overcook).Transfer about 3 cups of the vegetables to a blender. Add 2 cups rice milk, basil, tarragon, salt, and black pepper. Blend for about 60 seconds, or until completely smooth. Pour blended mixture into a clean pot.Place remaining vegetables in blender along with the cooking liquid and remaining 1 cup rice milk. Blend vegetables until they are completely smooth or leave them slightly chunky, depending on your taste. Combine blended mixtures, then stir in Sesame Seasoning.