Hey guys! I’m glad you’ve been liking the new recipes!
How are everyone’s New Year’s resolutions going?
delicious!
One of the most popular resolutions is to shed those holiday pounds we may have inadvertently gained. :/ Snacking seems to be a sneaky way our daily calories creep up on us. How often, when our tummies rumble, do we desperately grab for the nearest tasty treat: chips, a candy bar, cookies, or in my case, nuts? Hunger hits, and I become a mama bear.
Mexican Broccoli Soup!
Well, I like to always keep a pot of soup in the fridge for those frantic “mama bear moments.” That way, a nutritious and delicious snack is just 30 seconds in the microwave away.
mmmmmm!
I was asked by a reader to post this recipe, so here it is! My yummy Mexican Broccoli Soup!
creamy and cool guacamole!
It’s Gluten Free, Vegan, Body Ecology and Specific Carb Diet Friendly!
so creamy!
Complex mexican flavors, topped with a cool and creamy guacamole!
healthy never tasted so good!
Here’s what you need:
2 stalks of broccoli, chopped
1 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 cups veg stock
juice of 1 lime
1 tsp cumin
1/4 – 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 – 1/2 tsp paprika
salt and pepper
1 green onion, sliced
cilantro, chopped
Guacamole:
1 avocado
1 garlic clove, grated
1-2 Tbsp red onion, finely minced
1-2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
squeeze of lime
salt
gluten free, vegan, Body Ecology Diet, and SCD!
In a large dutch oven, saute your onion in 1 tsp EVOO, salt, pepper, and the spices. Let that cook for about 4 minutes. Then add your broccoli and let it cook for about 6 minutes. Then, add your garlic and let it cook for about 3 minutes. Add your stock. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cover for 15-20 minutes. Readjust salt to taste. Turn off the heat, and then, with a stick blender, puree your soup until it is smooth and creamy. You can also do this in a blender, just be sure to do it in small batches, since it’s a hot liquid! Finish by stirring in the juice of a lime. Serve garnished with green onions and guacamole.
To make your guacamole, Combine all your ingredients in a bowl, and smash your avocado with the back of a fork. Mmmm!
so dramatic :)
If corn is okay for you (read: not SCD), this would be great topped with tortilla chips!
Yum Yum Yum!
This soup was terrific. The flavors were spectacular! The warm spices with the broccoli paired perfectly with the cool, fresh guacamole. The cumin, chili powder, and paprika gave it such depth of flavor.
love the broccoli!
And something wonderful happened with the guacamole. You could take your spoon and swirl it into the soup, and that wonderfully bright flavor kissed each bite! And topped with the fresh cilantro, it was just delightful!
Happy Tummy Approved!
What’s your favorite type of soup?
I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! I’ll see you on Monday with another brand new recipe!
glutenfreehappytummy 
OMG Caralyn, this looks amazing!!! I love soup and don’t eat it nearly enough, especially in the cold winter weather. I need to make some soon and this will definitely be on the list! I love that you topped it with guac, what a nice contrast to the hot soup. Great recipe!
thank you so much Sarah! I know, after posting this I went and made a batch myself! haha Hope you’re having a great weekend so far! Have a wonderful night!
Oh yah, this sounds and looks reeeally yummy! I think I’ll make it tomorrow myself! Thanks again, Caralyn, for another awesome recipe! :)
Thank you so much Dana! I hope you enjoy it! Have a great night! THanks for stopping by:)
Hi I love your blog and the recipes.Are you planning on writing a cookbook.If you do then I will definitely buy it.This way I will have all your recipes in one place and it will be easier to find them and make.
Hi Karuna! Gosh thank you so much! You know, I’ve actually been thinking about doing just that! Thanks for the encouragement…that means a lot! Glad you stopped by! Have a wonderful weekend!
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This looks really good. I’ve been on a hot soup kick lately and love the idea of mexican flavors. They’re so warming. Beautiful and nourishing :)
Thank you so much Nikki! I love soup too! Thanks for stopping by! Have a fabulous weekend!
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This does sound fantastic. Warming, nourishing, filling, delicious; I’m sure it fills all the basic necessaries for soup! It’s a beautiful color too.
Thank you so much! That’s exactly what I look for in a soup too! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great night!
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Guac on top of yummy broccoli soup? Yes, please! Seriously, girl, how do you think of these things? I always see broccoli cheese soup, but I never thought of making it mexican flavored. I can’t wait to try this for myself!
Thank you so much Mandie! Haha I don’t know, I guess I just really like food! :) I hope you’re having a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by!
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YUM. never would have thought to make a broccoli soup with those flavours so well done! And anything with guacamole on top is amazing :)
haha thank you Gabby! I agree…anything with guacamole is my cup of tea:) Hope you had a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by!
I never even thought of keeping soup on hand for when the afternoon snack attack hits- I love soup so this would be my kind of snack, great suggestion!
Thank you so much heather! Yeah, it really helps…and especially hits the spot during the cold months! Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Monday! Sent from my iPhone