We couldn’t quite come up with the perfect name for this recipe. We were back and forth between “Garden Symphony Soup” and “Raw Vegan Italian Blender Soup,” and you can see which one won. For this reason, we went with the very “on the nose” name, as it best describes the recipe. It is a vibrant medley of the a great combination of raw vegan ingredients that swirl together in a symphony of flavor and nutrition!
Unlike a traditional gazpacho, this recipe contains zucchini, not cucumber. The zucchini effortlessly struts into the mix, blending beautifully with the sweetly tart and juicy tomato, which gives the soup its color. The red bell pepper also brings a subtle sweetness and refreshing element to this soup. One of the secret stars of this raw blender soup is the avocado, which helps to make it extra creamy and elegant. One could say that it elevates this simple dish to a decadent creation!
What makes this raw vegan soup Italian is the fresh basil and flat-leaf parsley twirl. They do a little herbaceous dance and complement the richness of the sun-dried tomatoes. Just make sure that the sun-dried tomatoes are purely dried, not soaking in oil and other seasonings. Finally, you have a single clove of garlic that enhances the overall melody of this soup with its bold and savory flavor. You also have the lemon juice, which brightens everything up like a surprise encore! Basically, this recipe is like a giant orchestra that crescendos as you eat it to give you as much flavor as possible. It is plant perfection!
- Prep Time:10m
- Total Time:10m
- Serves: 2 servings
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Soups & Stews, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1/2 zucchini, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 tomato, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded
- 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 handful fresh flat leaf parsley
- 2 tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 c water
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. You can add a little more water if the soup is too thick for your liking.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or leave blending for a few minutes on high to help naturally \"warm\" the soup. Enjoy!
