This soup was a random creation I made when I was doing the AIP diet to heal autoimmunity. I first randomly compiled it when I was on a liquid diet for a few days after getting my infected root canals removed (AIP plus liquid diet = limited options). Quite frankly, I thought this soup was going to be gross, but I needed to get in my veggies so I went for it. To my surprise it was honestly the best Vitamix soup I’d ever made (ok, maybe butternut squash soups are up there too)! My husband also commented how delicious it was, so then I knew I wasn’t a weirdo who loves veggies no matter what. I’ve since been making this soup regularly and because there’s only two in our household we always have leftovers, which make for a great savory breakfast or quick lunch.

Note: All ingredients are estimates! I like to use enough veggies to fill 2/3 of a large Le Cruset dutch oven when they’re raw (they’ll “shrink down” when cooked), and then pour in bone broth/liquids so it fills at least 1/3 of the dutch oven but DON’T fully submerge veggies. Also, the “cook time” includes 20-25 minutes of cooking the veggies/broth on stovetop, then another few minutes to transfer and blend in the Vitamix; thus it may be less than 30 minutes total for some of you!

Directions

• Sauté broccoli florets and stems and onion in avocado oil or ghee on medium heat with top on. Add bone broth and continue cooking. It’s fine if bone broth comes to a boil. Add mushrooms, kale, optional garlic and parsley and turn to higher heat with the top still on so everything simmers together.
• Cook until all veggies are very soft.
• Transfer to Vitamix and blend on high until you have a creamy soup. If you don’t have enough liquid broth in the mix (some of it will reduce in the cooking process) you can add more broth, coconut milk or water to avoid the soup being overly thick—it is meant to be a thick soup (not brothy) but it’s still better to add little bits at a time to reach your desired consistency.
• For an added bonus, stir in some collagen powder after you’ve blended and while the soup is still piping hot. This is what I did when having this while on AIP—a perfect way to add in healthy protein!
• Here are pictures of my cooking process: