Indulge in a creamy and delectable culinary experience with our versatile Cream of Cashew Soup recipe. This rich and flavorful soup is crafted with a harmonious blend of cashews, vegetable broth, and a touch of spices, resulting in a velvety texture and a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a vegan seeking a hearty and wholesome meal, a lover of creamy soups, or simply seeking a unique culinary adventure, this Cream of Cashew Soup is a must-try.
This versatile recipe serves as a culinary canvas, allowing you to customize it to suit your preferences. With variations ranging from a classic Creamy Cashew Soup to a Thai-inspired Cashew Soup with a touch of lemongrass and ginger, this recipe offers endless possibilities for exploration. Embark on a culinary journey as you discover the diverse flavors and textures that this versatile soup has to offer, whether as a comforting entrée, a delightful appetizer, or a flavorful base for other culinary creations.
CREAMY CASHEW BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Growing up, I spent a lot of time in vegetarian restaurants even though I was not vegetarian, just on a quest to discover delicious, healthy foods that would help my dad to lose weight and feel good. I was already a fan of butternut squash soup when I was introduced to using cashews as a substitute for cream. This soup is loaded with flavor, fiber and protein. One of my favorite things to do is to ask my guests to figure out the mystery ingredient; nobody ever guesses that I have swapped out the heavy cream for the healthy, raw cashews. This soup is perfect for your vegetarian and vegan guests.
Provided by Dawn Lerman
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In large stockpot or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the cashews and cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent and the cashews have slightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the squash, broth, ginger, cumin, coriander, curry powder, turmeric and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and bring the soup to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook the soup until the squash is easily pierced with a knife, 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover the soup and let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Starting on slow speed and increasing to high, purée the soup in small batches, in a blender until smooth. Place a towel over the top of the blender in case of any splatters. You can also use an immersion blender (let the soup remain in the pot), but it will take longer to purée until smooth.
- If using a blender, return the soup to the pot, add the coconut milk and rosemary sprig, and cook over low heat, covered, until slightly thickened, for about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready. If serving the soup later, while reheating the soup, thin it out with more broth or coconut milk until the desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 208, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 373 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CREAM OF CASHEW SOUP
This simple soup gets its creamy texture from a roux rather than cream, making it healthier and appropriate for a more-than-once-in-a-while treat.
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Fruit
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a saucepan over moderate heat and saute the celery and onion until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, milk, and chopped cashews and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and serve garnished with a sprinkle of paprika. Serves 4 to 6.
VEGAN BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CASHEW CREAM
This nourishing, three-vegetable soup is thick and creamy, even without dairy. It takes very little skill and only 25 minutes to make, but success lies in proper blending: Use a high-powered blender for the creamiest soup, or let it go a few minutes longer in a standard blender. Fennel and celery provide welcome depth, and the quick cashew cream feels luxurious spooned over the top or stirred right in. Save any extra to drizzle on other blended soups or even roasted vegetables. Finish this vibrant bowl with celery leaves, parsley or dill, and two basic but crucial ingredients: an extra drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of freshly ground pepper.
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Categories dinner, for two, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the cashews in a blender along with a pinch sea salt. Pour the boiling water on top. Cover and let sit to allow the cashews to soften while you make the soup.
- Combine the broccoli, fennel, celery, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt and 3 cups water in a pot and cover loosely with a lid, leaving a small opening so steam can escape (this helps the soup keep its bright-green color). Bring to a boil over high, then steam vegetables over medium until they are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Purée the cashews and water until completely smooth and frothy (the cashew cream should be the consistency of very loose whipped cream). Add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if desired to thin the mixture. Spoon the cashew cream into a bowl.
- Working in batches if necessary, transfer the steamed vegetables and their cooking liquid to the blender and purée on high until completely smooth and frothy. Taste, and add more salt as needed. Divide the soup among bowls and top with cashew cream, celery leaves, dill, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm.
CASHEW SOUP
Steps:
- Cook onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper in oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a blender and purée with cashews, tomato paste, cayenne, and 2 cups broth until very smooth, about 1 minute. Return to saucepan and stir in remaining 1 cups broth, then simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season soup with salt.
CREAM OF CASHEW PEA SOUP
Cashews lend body, creaminess, and richness to this pea soup and also make it vegan; sub almonds if you prefer.
Provided by Brooks Headley
Categories Bon Appétit Soup/Stew Summer Pea Sugar Snap Pea Cashew Nut Vegan Vegetarian Lunch Appetizer Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low. Add onions, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring often and adding a splash or so of water if the bottom of pan gets too brown, until golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add cashews, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 3 cups water and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are very soft and losing their structure, 10-15 minutes.
- Blend one-third of sugar snap peas with one-third of vegetable mixture in a blender, adding some cooking liquid from vegetable mixture as needed to thin, until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Press purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium saucepan; discard solids. Working in 2 batches, repeat with remaining peas and vegetable mixture, adding water as needed if you run out of cooking liquid. If soup is still very thick, thin with water until you get a velvety, pourable consistency. (You should have about 7 cups soup.)
- Stir vinegar into soup; season with more salt and pepper and warm over medium-low until heated through.
- Serve soup topped with scallions and potato chips.
- Do Ahead
- Soup can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat over medium-low, thinning with water as needed until pourable.
Tips:
- Use a variety of cashews. You can use raw or roasted cashews, and you can also use a mix of whole and chopped cashews. This will give the soup a more complex flavor and texture.
- Soak the cashews before using them. This will help to soften them and make them easier to blend. You can soak the cashews in water for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Use a high-powered blender. This will help to create a smooth and creamy soup. If you don't have a high-powered blender, you can use a regular blender, but you may need to blend the soup in batches.
- Don't overcook the soup. Cream of cashew soup is best when it is slightly thick and creamy. If you overcook the soup, it will become thin and watery.
- Season the soup to taste. You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or other spices to taste.
Conclusion:
Cream of cashew soup is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is made with simple ingredients and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy texture and nutty flavor, cream of cashew soup is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it.
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