My Favorite Soup- Vegan Cream of Potato, Cauliflower, Kale Soup

I will  admit, this is not only my ALL TIME favorite soup, but it is also my all time favorite meal! I love it so much, that I have named a day of the week after it- Souper Sunday, in which I usually make this soup. I then get to enjoy it for lunch, and often dinner, well into the week (I work full time, so it is nice having something quick and healthy on hand that I love). My 4 year old loves it, too, but for him, I put it in a Vitamix so that it is smooth, and he can't see the chunky veggies, but he is still getting all the benefits.

Forgive me that the picture isn't better. I am still a "Baby Blogger".





Vegan Cream of Potato, Cauliflower, Kale Soup

Ingredients:

Olive Oil- 2 TBSP
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
3 Carrots, Chopped
3 Celery, Chopped
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
4-6 Clove of Garlic, Minced
6-8 Potatoes, Chopped
1 Head of Cauliflower, Chopped
1 Bunch of Kale, Chopped *Chard, Collards, or Spinach may be substituted for Kale)
8-10 Cups of Vegetable Broth (I alternate between store bought and homemade.)
1 Cup (or more, if needed) Garbanzo Bean Flour (Lentil Flour works well also)
1 16 Ounce Can Coconut Milk or Cream
Himalayan Sea Salt- To Taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper- To Taste

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Water can be substituted if you are oil free.
2. Add garlic, onion, carrots, celery, a hefty pinch of sea salt, pepper, and red pepper. Sauté until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
3. Slowly add a little bit of the flour, then stir. Add some broth, stir again, making it a thick, creamy consistency. Add more flour, then broth, repeating until all of the flour and broth are used, and the soup is a thick, creamy consistency. It will continue to thicken, so keep this in mind.
4. Add potatoes and cauliflower, turn heat to high, and bring to just a boil. Turn down heat to low, and cook for 30 minutes.
5. Add kale, stir until it wilts
6. Add coconut milk/cream. Stir until incorporated.
7. Cook for another 15-20 minutes
8. Add salt and pepper to taste.

I will sometimes add a 1/2 Cup of Nutritional Yeast if I want a cheesier flavor.