Witches’ Brew Soup
‘Double double toil and trouble, Fire burn and cauldron bubble’! Conjure up a delicious feast this Halloween with this witchy vegan soup recipe.
Filled with greens to help you banish any beastly seasonal bugs, serving this green-coloured brew in a leftover pumpkin is a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies without a fuss.
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When Halloween approaches, it’s time to dust off your cauldron and whip up some enchanting delights.
Enter the vegan witches’ brew soup, a concoction that not only bewitches your taste buds but also adds a touch of eerie fun to your Halloween feast.
This vibrant green potion, brimming with wholesome ingredients, is bound to cast a spell on your guests. Served in a hollowed-out pumpkin, it’s the perfect culinary spectacle for a spooky soirée.
Unlike a typical witches’ brew, there’s no nasty ingredients here! Instead, the star ingredients of this spellbinding soup include broccoli, leeks, onion, potato, garlic, spinach, and a dash of pesto for extra freshness.
When blended together, they create a rich, emerald-green elixir that’s as visually captivating as it is delicious. The choice of a pumpkin as your serving vessel transforms it into a bona fide witch’s cauldron, adding an element of enchantment to your Halloween table.
Nutritional powerhouse
However, this vegan witches brew isn’t just about its captivating appearance—it’s packed with nutritional benefits too. Broccoli is a cruciferous wonder that’s a powerhouse of vitamins, particularly vitamin C, and a great source of dietary fiber to boost your immune system and keep you feeling vibrant for plenty of trick or treating.
This vibrant soup also contains Popeye’s favorite spinach which is loaded with iron, vitamins A and K, and is a fantastic way to boost your leafy greens intake.
When you combine these ingredients with the potatoes, leeks, and onion you create a witches brew that’s not only visually arresting but also a nutritional powerhouse. It’s the perfect way to treat your loved ones to a bewitching and healthful meal this Halloween.
So, channel your inner kitchen witch, don your apron, and whip up this Vegan Witches Brew Soup. Whether you’re brewing it for a Halloween feast or just a cozy night in, it’s sure to add a touch of enchantment to your culinary adventures. Happy Halloween, and may your cauldron bubble with deliciousness and fun!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Rating:
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
(Servings: 6)
- For the soup:
- 0.33333333333333 0.33333333333333 Tbsp vegan butter
- 0.16666666666667 0.16666666666667 head broccoli, broken into florets and stalk finely sliced
- 0.5 0.5 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 0.16666666666667 0.16666666666667 large onion, peeled and diced
- 0.33333333333333 0.33333333333333 leeks, trimmed, washed well, and sliced
- 0.5 0.5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 33.333333333333 33.333333333333 g spinach, washed
- 0.16666666666667 0.16666666666667 Tbsp vegan bouillon powder
- 0.16666666666667 0.16666666666667 Tbsp vegan pesto
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 0.083333333333333 0.083333333333333 cup soy milk (optional)
- To serve:
- 1 1 Tbsp soy cream (optional)
Method
- Prepare all the vegetables, as above, before starting to cook.
- In a very large, lidded pan or flameproof casserole dish, melt the vegan butter over a medium heat.
- Add the onions, leeks and garlic to the pan and sauté gently for 5 minutes, until beginning to soften.
- Add the potatoes and broccoli and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 mins.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper, add the stock powder and enough water to cover the ingredients by 1-2 inches.
- Stir everything together, bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and leave to cook for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the vegan pesto, spinach and soy milk (if using) and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until very smooth.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding a little more water or milk if the soup is too thick.
- Serve in warmed bowls, with a drizzle of soy cream, if using.
Nutritional information per 100g: Calories 60, Fat 2.4g, Saturates 0.4g, Carbohydrates 5.4g, Sugars 1.8g, Protein 2.9g, Salt 0.33g
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