Mushroom Soup

Delicious Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup is a hearty bowl of yumminess that will fill your belly with warmth in the winter. It’s loaded with vitamins, including A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, D and K. The high fiber content combined with protein will help you stay full longer. Hearty Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup is super easy to make in the Vitamix or Blendtec and one batch will feed the whole family. You can make several batches and store in airtight containers in the freezer for future dinners when strapped for time. This soup is suitable for everyone from small children to the elderly, and is a perfect alternative to dairy-laden soups that the lactose-intolerant have trouble with. It’s also an amazing option for diabetics and those with high cholesterol. This Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup replaces the unhealthy canned soups that are loaded with oils, salt, dairy, soy protein, wheat and possibly toxins from the cans themselves!

Health Benefits

Nutrient-dense vegan cream of mushroom soup is a wonderful healthy alternative to the packaged store versions.  Aside from the fact that it’s tasty fresh veggies, it’s packed with an abundance of vitamins, nutrients and minerals.  Mushrooms help lower gout risk, keep you slim, are heart healthy, boost the immune system for longevity, and help you grow healthy skin and nails.  They are rich in vitamins B2, B3, B5, B7 and D, copper, selenium, phosphorous, chromium and potassium.  Cauliflower is known for its benefits against numerous cancers, helps detoxify the body and improves digestive disorders.  It boasts vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, C and K, foliates, manganese, copper, iron, calcium and potassium.  Onions are a potent blood cleanser, have antibacterial properties to help balance organ bacteria, stimulate the mucus lining of the sinuses and digestive tract, help protect against heavy-metal damage and strengthen capillaries (controlling varicose veins).  They contain vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium, silicon, iron, sulfur and fiber. Garlic helps prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia, protects against cell damage and aging, has been shown to protect against organ damage from heavy metal toxicity, aids in digestion and elimination of wastes from the body, purifies the bloodstream and remedies stomach inflammation.  This nutrient powerhouse contains allicin, B vitamins, vitamin C and potassium.  Black pepper promotes sweating and urination, and stimulates the breakdown of fat cells.  It’s loaded with manganese, vitamin K, copper, iron, chromium and calcium.  Pecans are a good source of oleic and ellagic acids, rich sources of several important B-complex groups, and packed with vitamin E, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.

Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup?

The Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup is a very healthy alternative to the packaged store versions. It’s great for kids and adults, and a particularly good choice for diabetics and those who are lactose-intolerant. There is no added sugar and you can control the salt content, so it’s an ideal for those with high blood pressure. Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup is packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Really inexpensive, it’s fast and easy to make in the Vitamix or Blendtec, and keeps well in the refrigerator or freezer. Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup is an ideal dish for dinner or to take to your next gathering!

Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1. 2+ cups filtered water
2. 1 onion
3. 2 cloves garlic
4. 1 head organic cauliflower
5. 2 cups organic mushrooms (any type)
6. ⅓ cup pecans
7. sea salt
8. ground pepper
9. chives for garnish (optional)

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Start two cups of water boiling in a pot.
2. Peel and coarsely chop the onion and garlic and add to the water.  Cook for about 3 minutes.
3. Wash the mushrooms and cauliflower. Break up the cauliflower head into florets and add them to the water.  Cook for about six minutes.
4. Add the mushrooms and cook everything together for another 4 minutes.  Make sure the cauliflower is completely cooked and if not, cook until done.
5. Remove cooked vegetables from the water and transfer them to your Vitamix or Blendtec pitcher.
6. Measure the remaining steaming water, and top it off to 2 cups to make up whatever water boiled off during steaming.  Add it to the pitcher.  Then add the nuts, salt and pepper.
7. Start on low speed, and ramp up to high and blend until smooth.
8. Top with chives and serve immediately.  Refrigerate extra soup in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to two months.

Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup is ideal for serving on a cold fall or winter day, as it is a hearty and nutty soup.  Kids will love the taste and never know it’s packed with vegetables (and vitamins, minerals and nutrients)!  You can create smiley faces on the surface of Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup with chives, left over mushrooms and crushed black pepper so they are excited to dig in.  It’s also a great and expensive dish to take to a family reunion, party or gathering.  Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup pairs well with tasty gluten-free crackers, bread and salads.

• Recipe by: http://joyofblending.com/cauliflower-mushroom-soup/
• Recipe Type: Soup
• Servings: 2 large servings

Special Equipment:

Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Large boiling pot, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cups

Ingredient Health Benefits

Water is a transparent fluid which forms the world’s streams, lakes, oceans and rain, and is the major constituent of the fluids of living things. Water is essential for human health, but the proper source and amount varies from person to person and within a person over time. All human cells and systems require water, so it’s essential to keep hydrated.

Onions belong to the allium genus, it is the enzyme alliinase that makes you cry when you cut them. They are high in Vitamin C, and also contain Vitamin A, the B-complex, calcium, magnesium, potassium and traces of other minerals. Onions also contain the anti-oxidants selenium, quercitin, and glutathione.

Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Garlic is a powerful anti-fungal agent and has been used traditionally to ward off sickness and infection. Studies show that garlic reduces cholesterol production, reduces blood pressure, and is preventive against stomach cancer.

Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Typically, only the head is eaten. Cauliflower is high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6 as well as folate, pantothenic acid, choline, and fiber. Cauliflower has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and is supportive to the digestive system. It is very supportive to the body’s detoxification processes.

White mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of agaricus bisporus. Mushrooms provide us with unique immune system support. Mushrooms are generally very high in selenium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and the B vitamins. Other than their strong immune support, they also have anti-cancer benefits as well as antioxidant effects. It is important not to overcook white mushrooms as their nutrition is easily destroyed. White mushrooms have shown to help balance hormones and have powerful anti-inflammatory effects.

The pecan is a species of hickory native to Mexico and the southcentral and southeastern regions of the United States. Pecans are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid and an excellent source of phenolic antioxidants. Regular addition of pecan nuts in the diet helps to decrease total as well as LDL or “bad cholesterol” and increases HDL or “good cholesterol”. Pecans are a great source of antioxidants including vitamin E and tocopherols. They are also a rich source of B vitamins and have ample amounts of manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium. Pecans have shown promising in the fight against cancer.

Common salt is a mineral substance composed primarily of sodium chloride. Salt provides sodium, which is absolutely essential for cell function and human life itself. The average American diet contains far too much salt, making this ingredient a good one to avoid if you are uncertain how much you are getting in your food. Over-intake of sodium is a cause of many health problems, including cardiovascular disease.

Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. Black pepper is high in manganese, copper, and Vitamin K, and is mostly comprised of fiber. Black pepper has been used traditionally to improve intestinal health and digestion, however some modern nutrition experts consider black pepper an irritant to the digestive system.

Green onions, also called scallions or spring onions, are one of various Allium species, all of which have hollow green leaves, but which lack a fully developed root bulb. Because more of the leafy greens are present with green onions – they provide higher levels of dietary fiber than the more mature onion bulb. Green onions contain allicin, which decreases blood vessel stiffness and reduces total blood pressure. They also contain copper, iron, manganese, calcium, folates, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, B Vitamins, and are one of the richest sources of Vitamin K, which protects the brain from neuronal damage associated with Alzheimer’s disease.