Emerald Veggie Velvet

Emerald Veggie Velvet is a creamy, dreamy, and oh-so-green soup that's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. Made with a blend of fresh vegetables, vegetable broth, and vegan sour cream, this soup is packed with flavor and nutrients. It's also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple steps and a handful of ingredients.

Emerald Veggie Velvet was born out of a desire for a quick and easy soup that was both healthy and delicious. I had been experimenting with different vegetable purees, and I was particularly drawn to the vibrant green color of a puree made with green bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. I knew that I had to create a soup around this beautiful puree, and Emerald Veggie Velvet was born.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup vegan sour cream
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine green bell pepper, celery, zucchini, carrots, broccoli florets and vegetable broth.
2. Puree until smooth.
3. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in vegan sour cream and basil leaves.
5. Cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
6. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of green vegetables gives the soup a vibrant green color that is both appealing to the eye and packed with nutrients.
• The vegetable broth provides a savory base for the soup, while the vegan sour cream adds a creamy richness.
• The fresh basil leaves add a bright, herbaceous flavor that balances out the sweetness of the vegetables.
• The soup is incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple steps and a handful of ingredients.
• It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a delicious and satisfying meal.