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Vegan Peanut Soup with Broccoli and Apple

January 25, 2023 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Luscious and nutty, with a touch of sweetness, creamy peanut butter gives this vegan peanut soup with broccoli and apple a rich flavor. The recipe is loosely based on Virginia peanut soup, which in turn is inspired by the West African peanut-based soups and stews brought to American shores.

Peanut soup with broccoli and apple

Soups with a peanut butter base are ubiquitous in parts of the American South, and LiveKindly offers a brief history of peanut soup’s roots. 

The original recipe, like this one, has an onion and carrot base; it’s easy to swap in vegetable broth for the customary chicken stock. Our plant-based peanut soup takes it a bit further by adding apples to the base and adding lots of broccoli. 

peanut soup with broccoli and apple ingredients

What to serve with peanut soup

  • Cornbread or corn muffins are both delicious companions to serve with this soup. Or, keep things simple by serving with fresh whole grain bread or rolls. Add a simple slaw or tossed salad.
  • Serve with a hearty salad like Rice Salad and Chickpea Salad with Spinach and Raisins or Golden and Sweet Potato Salad.
  • For a delightful soup-and-sandwich meal, pair with Easy Creamy Coleslaw and Portobello Wraps. 

Recipe adapted from Vegan Soups and Stews for All Seasons by Nava Atlas. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky, BittersweetBlog.com.

vegan Broccoli, apple, and peanut soup

Yield: 6

Vegan Peanut Soup with Broccoli and Apple

Peanut soup with broccoli and apple

Luscious and nutty, with a touch of sweetness, creamy peanut butter gives this vegan peanut soup with broccoli and apple a rich flavor. 

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large or 3 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 32-ounce carton vegetable broth, or 4 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning (like Mrs. Dash)
  • 1 teaspoon good-quality curry powder
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6 heaping cups finely chopped broccoli florets
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Pinch of dried hot red pepper flakes, plus more to pass around
  • Chopped roasted peanuts for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onions and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and carrots and continue to sauté until the onions are golden. 
  2. Add the broth or water with bouillon cubes along with the apples, salt-free seasoning, and curry powder. Bring to a slow boil, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the carrots and apple are tender. Remove from the heat.
  3. Transfer the solid ingredients from the soup to a food processor with a slotted spoon. Process until just coarsely pureed, leaving plenty of chunks of carrot. Stir the puree back into the soup pot. Or, insert an immersion blender into the pot and process until coarsely pureed.
  4. Add the peanut butter to the soup, about half at a time, whisking in until completely blended with the broth. Return to very low heat.
  5. Steam the broccoli in a saucepan with about 1/4 cup water, covered, for 5 minutes, or until brightly colored and tender-crisp to your liking. Stir into the soup.
  6. If the soup is too thick, add enough additional stock or water to achieve a medium-thick consistency. Stir in the lemon juice, then season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Serve at once, passing around extra red pepper flakes and chopped peanuts for topping, if desired.
© Nava Atlas
Cuisine: Plant-based / Category: Soups & Stews

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Vegan Brazilian Black Bean Stew

January 23, 2023 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

A plant-based version of Brazil’s famous national dish, feijoada, vegan Brazilian black bean stew is abundant with nourishing ingredients. A beautiful bowl of black beans, sweet potatoes, and peppers served over rice, it’s a dish that will warm you up on a chilly night.

vegan Brazilian Black Bean Stew

In its original form, feijoada is far from vegan or vegetarian. The word comes from feijão, which is Portuguese (Brazil’s main language) for beans. It’s loaded with things we vegans don’t eat, so I don’t even want to link to the original recipe! If you’re curious, you can look it up!

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Vegan Hominy and White Bean Chili

January 22, 2023 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Vegan hominy and white bean chili is a great way to use whole hominy. An offbeat, colorful chili featuring hominy, white beans, sweet potatoes, and bell pepper, it’s just as satisfying as more traditional chili recipes.

White bean and hominy chili in bowls

Fragrant, hearty, and easy to make, thisenjoy this chili all fall and winter. You’ll find canned hominy (which is what this recipe calls for) shelved near other canned corn products on supermarket shelves.

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Farfalle Pasta with Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, and Olives

January 19, 2023 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Just a few simple ingredients go into this easy and tasty farfalle pasta with zucchini recipe that’s good served warm or at room temperature. Plenty of cherry tomatoes and briny olives provide bursts of flavor in every bite.

Farfalle Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Olives

In the warmer months, serving this naturally vegan dish at room temperature makes it very much like a pasta salad, especially since the flavor is provided by vinaigrette dressing. Otherwise, serve warm all year round.

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