Creamy Broccoli & Cashew Soup

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This creamy, plant-powered broccoli soup is a showcase for longevity ingredients embraced in “My Greek Table” and by Dr. William Li’s food as medicine research. Broccoli, fennel, and fresh ginger deliver cancer-fighting and anti-inflammatory benefits, while cashew-based cream adds richness without dairy. Fresh dill and extra-virgin olive oil round out this vegan Mediterranean bowl, ideal for nurturing immune strength and daily wellness.

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Creamy Broccoli & Cashew Soup

By Diane Kochilas

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Servings

Mediterranean Diet, Recipes, Season #5, Soups, Vegan

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Servings

Mediterranean Diet, Recipes, Season #5, Soups, Vegan

Ingredients

1 celery stalk with leaves
1 fennel bulb
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
1 large onion chopped
1 medium carrot peeled and chopped
1 medium waxy potato diced
1 star anise
1 1-inch knob ginger, peeled
4 garlic cloves peeled
6 –8 cups vegetable broth/stock
1 large broccoli head
For Cashew Cream:
½ cup raw cashews
¼ cup fresh dill
1 tsp sherry vinegar
1 scant tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

Roughly chop celery and fennel.
Over medium-low heat, sauté onion, carrot, fennel, and celery in 4 tablespoons olive oil for 5 minutes.
Add ginger, garlic, potato, and star anise; sauté 3 minutes.
Add broccoli; steam covered for 5 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
Add 3 cups broth; simmer covered 35–40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Chop dill. In food processor, grind cashews, then blend with dill, mustard, vinegar, lemon, salt, and pepper.
Remove star anise; blend soup until nearly smooth. Stir in cashew cream and blend again. Adjust with more broth if needed.
Serve hot; garnish with fresh dill and olive oil drizzle.

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Nutrition Note
Broccoli and ginger provide potent anti-inflammatory and detoxifying nutrients, while cashews and olive oil supply healthy fats for heart and brain—central themes of longevity and food as medicine.

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