Did you know that yesterday was World Vegan Day? I celebrated by eating a vegan breakfast, vegan lunch, and vegan dinner. Oh wait, I always do that! The best part of lunch was my broccoli soup:
No-Cream Cream of Broccoli Soup. Yes, it’s green and therefore doesn’t look so appealing. But looks can be misleading. Didn’t you ever watch Beauty and the Beast?
No-Cream Cream of Broccoli Soup
- 2 packages mushrooms, such as baby bellas (8 oz packages)
- 2 packages broccoli (500 grams raw broccoli)
- 2 cups broth, such as Pacific mushroom broth
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp salt, or to taste
- Some of the broccoli soaking liquid – I use about 3/4 cup, but if you want your soup even thicker, you can add less
- 1 cup milk of choice – for creamier soup, you can switch the amounts of broth and milk
- Add 2 tbsp oil or buttery spread if you’re not a fan of fat-free soup
Along with the soup, I had leftover stir-fried veggies cooked up with bbq sauce, over spinach, and a new favorite English muffin: Rudi’s spelt English muffins. These muffins have a bit of a sourdough-like flavor, but they’re soft and crumbly. I cut one in half, added vegan butter, then toasted that baby (but not enough for the muffin to lose its softness). The bread and butter of comfort.
Then I used the “Soggy Muffin” trick. This one’s a bit embarrassing, but I swear it’s delicious: Cut the muffin in 1/2 and spread on your vegan butter. Right before eating, pour a little water over the muffin (I don’t even usually bother toasting it) until it’s soggy. Then microwave for 45-ish seconds, sprinkle with a little bit of salt, and eat. The muffin will be all mushy and gooey, which is exactly how I like them!
Dessert!
Mashed potatoes is one of my comfort foods. Add a side of peanut/almond butter and toast and I am happy. That brocolli soup looks so comforting though. 🙂
My comfort foods are soup and veggies, so your lunch looks perfect to me!
I know it’s not healthy, but there’s just something about pizza that screams comfort food to me! I don’t indulge often, but when I’m really in need of some comfort food, pizza gets the job done.
But oatmeal doesn’t hurt either!
i’ve never tried those english muffins. i see them at the store all the time and wonder about them. i don’t think i’ve ever had spelt anything before, but i know you recommended it in your single-serving cupcakes, so maybe i should pick some up? and some of those muffins while i’m at it. i haven’t had an english muffin in years!
happy vegan month, katie! 🙂
Oh I’ve been craving soup, as it’s so cold here already. I’m off to check out your link!
Hmm.. comfort food. Anything peanut butter!
Wow the english muffins look so yummy. I can’t wait to get some for breakfast.
My favourite comfort food is meaty spicy soup.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
For me, comfort food must be creamy as well, and generally sweet – I’m in love with chocolate mousse and sunflower butter whipped up with almond milk (with chocolate chips on top). Also, sweet potatoes and winter squash on the non-dessert side of things. Your stir fry looks delicious, I love the addition of purple cabbage. I’ve been adding it to my mushroom, broccoli, and cauliflower stir fries lately to liven them up a bit
Chocolate mousse is my comfort food too! I’ll have to remember to try it with sunflower butter. We have a jar sitting in our pantry at the moment, unopened.
I love Rudi’s products but I have yet to try the english muffins! Yum.
My favorite comfort foods: chili, tomato soup or a big baked sweet potato 🙂
peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!!!