Three Healthy And Easy-to-Make Soup Recipes Using A Vitamix Blender

Looking to add some new soup recipes to your repertoire? In this article, you’ll discover three healthy and easy-to-make soup recipes that you can whip up using a Vitamix blender. The recipes include a roasted cauliflower soup, a sweet potato soup, and a vibrant beet soup. The video provides step-by-step instructions and also offers tips on meal prepping the soups for easy reheating. These dairy-free and vegan recipes are suitable for various dietary preferences, and they are perfect for enjoying during the fall and winter months. So, grab your Vitamix blender and get ready to create some cozy, warm, and nourishing soups!

When the weather starts to cool down, nothing beats a warm and comforting bowl of soup. In this article, you’ll find three easy and healthy soup recipes that you can make using your Vitamix blender. From roasted cauliflower soup to sweet potato soup and beet soup, these recipes are dairy-free and vegan, making them suitable for a variety of diets. The step-by-step video tutorial will guide you through the process of making these delicious soups, and you’ll also get some tips on meal prepping for easy reheating in the future. With these recipes, you can enjoy a cozy and nourishing meal all year round.

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As the weather starts to cool, our bodies crave warming and nourishing meals. One of the easiest and most nourishing meals possible is soup. You can load them up with vegetables and warm yourself from the inside out. Whether it’s fall or winter, these soup recipes can be enjoyed year-round. With the help of a Vitamix blender, these recipes become even easier to make. In this article, we will explore three healthy and easy-to-make soup recipes using a Vitamix blender. We will also discuss meal prepping tips, dairy-free and vegan options, and additional soup recipes available on the website. So grab your Vitamix blender and let’s get cooking!

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients and Measurements

To make the roasted cauliflower soup, you will need the following ingredients:

1 head of cauliflower
1 white or yellow onion
3-4 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of cumin
1/2 teaspoon of coriander
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups of vegetable broth

Step 1: Preparing and Roasting the Cauliflower

Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the cauliflower in half and then into quarters. Slice the florets from the stem and cut them into smaller bite-sized pieces. Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet and drizzle it with avocado oil or olive oil. Add cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper to the cauliflower and mix well. Slice an onion in half and place it cut-side down on the baking sheet. Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil and place them on the baking sheet as well. Roast the vegetables in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cauliflower is golden.

Step 2: Blending the Soup

Once the roasted cauliflower has cooled slightly, transfer it to the Vitamix blender using a spatula. Remove the skin from the onion and place the onion halves in the blender as well. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin into the blender. Add vegetable broth to the blender and blend on low speed, gradually increasing to maximum speed. Blend for one to two minutes or until the soup is smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Garnishing and Serving

Pour the roasted cauliflower soup into bowls and garnish with roasted cauliflower florets, toasted almond slices, and fresh thyme. This low-carb soup is perfect for holiday gatherings or for a comforting meal during the cooler months.

Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients and Measurements

For the sweet potato soup, you will need the following ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds of sweet potatoes
3 carrots
1 yellow onion
1 tablespoon of ginger
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 teaspoon each of red pepper flakes and paprika
4 cups of vegetable broth

Step 1: Preparing the Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into half-inch thick pieces. Stack a few slices on top of each other and dice them into cubes. Peel and slice the carrots. Slice and dice the onion, and peel and dice the ginger.

Step 2: Cooking and Blending the Soup

Heat a large pot on medium heat and add avocado oil or olive oil. Add the diced onions and carrots to the pot and stir them for six to eight minutes or until the carrots have slightly softened. Add the ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika to the pot and stir for another two to three minutes or until fragrant. Add the diced sweet potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the sweet potato is fork-tender. Carefully transfer the soup to the Vitamix blender.

Step 3: Garnishing and Serving

Blend the soup on high speed for one to two minutes or until it becomes velvety smooth. If the soup is too thick, add a small amount of vegetable broth or water to thin it out. Pour the sweet potato soup into bowls, garnish with greens like watercress, and add a dollop of coconut cream or yogurt. Use a chopstick to create a swirl, and top with pistachios, red pepper flakes, and cracked black pepper for added crunch and flavor.

Beet Soup

Ingredients and Measurements

To make the nutrient-packed beet soup, gather the following ingredients:

1 parsnip
1 onion
1 tablespoon of fresh ginger
4 cups of vegetable broth

Step 1: Boiling and Simmering the Beets

Peel, slice, and dice the parsnip. Slice and dice the onion. Peel, slice, and dice the ginger. In a large pot, heat avocado oil or olive oil on medium heat. Add the diced parsnip and onion to the pot and stir for six to eight minutes or until the vegetables have slightly softened. Add the diced ginger, and stir for an additional two to three minutes or until fragrant. Add vegetable broth to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the parsnip is fork-tender.

Step 2: Blending the Soup

Once the beet mixture has cooled slightly, transfer it to the Vitamix blender. Blend on high speed for one to two minutes or until the soup is smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Garnishing and Serving

Pour the beet soup into bowls and garnish with parsley, coconut cream or yogurt, black sesame seeds, and cracked black pepper. This vibrant soup is packed with nutrients and is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.

Meal Prepping Tips

Benefits of Meal Prepping

Meal prepping has many benefits, including saving time and money, reducing food waste, and helping to maintain a healthy eating routine. By prepping your soups ahead of time, you can have nutritious meals ready to go, even on your busiest days. It also allows you to control portion sizes and ensure that you are consuming balanced meals.

Tips for Properly Storing Soups

When meal prepping soup, it’s important to store it properly to maintain its freshness and flavor. Allow the soup to cool completely before storing it in airtight containers or Weck jars. Be sure to label the containers with the contents and the date. Soups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.

Using Souper Cubes for Freezing Soups

Souper Cubes are silicone ice cube trays specifically designed for freezing soups. They are stackable, easy to use, and allow for portion control. Simply pour your prepared soup into the cubes, freeze until solid, and then transfer the frozen cubes to a labeled freezer bag. This way, you can easily thaw and reheat individual portions of soup as needed.

Reheating Soups

To reheat your precooked soups, simply transfer the desired amount of soup from the refrigerator or freezer to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the soup is heated through. Alternatively, you can heat the soup in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until heated to your desired temperature.

Dairy-Free and Vegan Options

Substituting Dairy-Free Ingredients

All of the soup recipes mentioned in this article are dairy-free and vegan. However, if you have specific dietary preferences or restrictions, you can easily substitute ingredients to suit your needs. For a creamier texture, you can use dairy-free milk, such as coconut milk or almond milk, instead of regular milk or cream. Nutritional yeast can be used to add a cheesy flavor to soups.

Maintaining Vegan-friendly Recipes

For these soup recipes to remain vegan-friendly, it’s essential to ensure that the ingredients used are plant-based. Be mindful of using vegetable broth instead of chicken or beef broth, and avoid adding any animal-based products, such as dairy or meat. By making simple ingredient swaps, you can create delicious and nutritious soups that align with your vegan lifestyle.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Ingredient List

To make the roasted cauliflower soup, you will need:

1 head of cauliflower
1 white or yellow onion
3-4 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of cumin
1/2 teaspoon of coriander
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups of vegetable broth

Step 1: Preparing and Roasting the Cauliflower

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut the cauliflower in half and then into quarters.
Slice the florets from the stem and cut them into smaller bite-sized pieces.
Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet and drizzle it with avocado oil or olive oil.
Add cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper to the cauliflower and mix well.
Slice an onion in half and place it cut-side down on the baking sheet.
Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil and place them on the baking sheet as well.
Roast the vegetables in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cauliflower is golden.

Step 2: Blending the Soup

Once the roasted cauliflower has cooled slightly, transfer it to the Vitamix blender using a spatula.
Remove the skin from the onion and place the onion halves in the blender as well.
Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin into the blender.
Add vegetable broth to the blender and blend on low speed, gradually increasing to maximum speed.
Blend for one to two minutes or until the soup is smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Garnishing and Serving

Pour the roasted cauliflower soup into bowls and garnish with roasted cauliflower florets, toasted almond slices, and fresh thyme.
Enjoy this flavorful and low-carb soup as a comforting meal on a chilly day.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredient List

To make the sweet potato soup, gather the following ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds of sweet potatoes
3 carrots
1 yellow onion
1 tablespoon of ginger
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 teaspoon each of red pepper flakes and paprika
4 cups of vegetable broth

Step 1: Preparing the Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into half-inch thick pieces.
Stack a few slices on top of each other and dice them into cubes.
Peel and slice the carrots.
Slice and dice the onion.
Peel, slice, and dice the ginger.

Step 2: Cooking and Blending the Soup

Heat a large pot on medium heat and add avocado oil or olive oil.
Add the diced onions and carrots to the pot and stir them for six to eight minutes or until the carrots have slightly softened.
Add the ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika to the pot and stir for another two to three minutes or until fragrant.
Add the diced sweet potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the sweet potato is fork-tender.
Carefully transfer the soup to the Vitamix blender.

Step 3: Garnishing and Serving

Blend the soup on high speed for one to two minutes or until it becomes velvety smooth.
If the soup is too thick, add a small amount of vegetable broth or water to thin it out.
Pour the sweet potato soup into bowls, garnish with greens like watercress, and add a dollop of coconut cream or yogurt.
Use a chopstick to create a swirl, and top with pistachios, red pepper flakes, and cracked black pepper for added crunch and flavor.
Enjoy this creamy and filling soup as a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Conclusion

In this comprehensive article, we have explored three healthy and easy-to-make soup recipes using a Vitamix blender. We have learned how to make roasted cauliflower soup, sweet potato soup, and beet soup, and we have provided step-by-step instructions for each recipe. We have also discussed meal prepping tips, dairy-free and vegan options, and the benefits of using a Vitamix blender. With these recipes and tips, you can easily incorporate nutritious and delicious soups into your meal plan. So get creative in the kitchen, try out these recipes, and enjoy the warmth and nourishment of homemade soup. Remember, your Vitamix blender is your ally in creating these healthy and tasty dishes. Happy cooking!