This dairy-free soup is made creamy by the addition of oats. The chicken stock is what lends the richness and mouth feel that is missing without having dairy.
Dairy-Free Creamy Broccoli Soup With Gluten-Free Croutons
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Serves: 7 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil
- 2 leeks, (white and pale green parts only), washed and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 bunches broccoli with stems, (about 1 1/2 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- sea salt, to taste
- 3 cups gluten-free bread, (about 5 slices), medium diced
- 2 Tbs medium to high heat fat (such as lard or safflower oil)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tsp fresh oregano, minced
Instructions
- Heat a pot over medium-low heat. Add olive oil, leeks, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until tender and slightly translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté another minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, enough stock to cover broccoli, and oats. Season with more salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender and the oats are cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth, starting on low speed, and working in batches.
- Return to pot and add black pepper and lemon juice. Taste and adjust.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together cubed bread, fat, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Distribute bread evenly in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy.
- Use croutons to garnish soup.