Broccoli & Corn Vegan Soup (Instant Pot, Stove Top)
Detox Green Soup which is One-pot, quick & easy to make, yet suitable for Plant Based, Whole Foods, Vegan diets. Recipe below has step wise pics & tips for both Stove Top & Instant Pot methods.
Equipment
- Sauce Pan / Vessel (for stove-top method)
- Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker
- Hand Blender/Processor/Blender.
Ingredients
- 1 head Broccoli (fresh / frozen)
- ¾ cup Sweet Corn (fresh / frozen)
- 1 cup Spinach (fresh / frozen) (packed)
- 1 large Onion
- 4 count Spring Onions / Scallions
- 3 count Green Chillies
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Butter / Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- as per taste Salt
- as required Water
- ¼ teaspoon Chilli Flakes (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)
Instructions
PREP WORK:
- Cut the broccoli into florets, we need 3 cups.Peel and cut the onions into chunks.Finely chop the spring onions / scallions. Keep the greens aside.Slit the green chillies length wise.
Stove Top Method Vegan Broccoli Soup (time:15mins)
- Put a sauce pan on stove top under high flame.
- Add the butter, onion pieces, slit green chillies, spring onion whites and saute for 2 min.
- Transfer the broccoli florets, sweet corn, spinach, turmeric powder, salt, sugar into the same pan. Give a mix.
- Add enough water, up to a level, that all ingredients are soaked.
- Close the lid, and cook for 10-12 mins on high until the broccoli is cooked perfectly..
- Switch flame off, transfer everything into a blender / processor and puree it. Or else, use an electric hand blender.
- Serve immediately in a serving bowl, garnish with the spring onion greens and garlic powder / chilli flakes. Done!!
Instant Pot Method Vegan Broccoli Soup (time:9mins)
- Switch the Instant Pot ON, set to SAUTE mode, for 3 mins. Add the butter, onion pieces, slit green chillies, spring onion whites and saute.
- Add all the other ingredients>> broccoli florets, sweet corn, spinach, salt, sugar, turmeric powder to the pot. Give a mix.
- Add water up to the level, where all the ingredients are soaked well.
- Put the lid on, seal the vent, set to PRESSURE COOK mode, under HIGH pressure, for 6 mins.
- Release the pressure naturally (NPR) or Quickly (QPR). Using an electric hand blender, puree everything.
- Serve immediately in a serving bowl, garnish with the spring onion greens and garlic powder / chilli flakes. Done!!
Notes
Please see the MAIN POST for, step wise pics recipe, TIPS & storage.