Broccoli, Coriander & White Miso Soup

Don’t you just love how soup chases away chills, soothes the soul, nurtures the appetite and leaves you feeling warm and loved all over? I do! This soup won’t blow you away with robust flavours; it’s far more subtle than that and I think that is its overall charm.

The Yoga Kitchen Plan by Kimberly Parsons

Ingredients

• 500g (1 lb 2 oz) frozen broccoli florets, or 1 head of fresh broccoli, chopped into florets

• 250g (9 oz/2 cups) frozen peas

• 500ml (17 fl oz/2 cups) vegetable stock

• leaves from 5 sprigs of fresh coriander (cilantro)

• 200ml (7 fl oz/generous 3/4 cup) canned full-fat coconut milk

• 2 tablespoons coconut butter

• 2 teaspoons white miso paste

• hulled hemp seeds, to serve

• coconut milk, to drizzle

Directions

Put broccoli florets, peas and vegetable stock into a large saucepan. Place over a high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for approximately 3–5 minutes or until the broccoli is cooked but still al dente.

Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Add the coriander leaves, coconut milk, coconut butter and miso paste. Transfer to a blender or use a hand blender to purée the soup until smooth.

Serve the soup with a sprinkle of hemp seeds and a drizzle of coconut milk.