The best word to describe this soup is soulful. It’s creamy, herbaceous, garlicky and chock-full of umami. The chipotle tempeh « crotons » add just the right amount of spice and the roasted cauliflower and hemp seeds take the savoriness to the next level. Happy Thursday!
IN MY BOWL : Potato, celeriac and leek soup topped with chipotle tempeh « crotons », roasted cauliflower, red jalapenos, hemp seeds and fresh oregano and thyme.
Ingredients:
FOR THE SOUP
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups celeriac (celery root), peeled and chopped
- 2 medium leeks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 cup plant milk
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsp no chicken or veg broth powder or bouillon (I used Mala Girl Broths Soulfull Classic)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
- ½ tsp cayenne
- 1-2 tsp sea salt
FOR THE TEMPEH « CROTONS »
- 1 block (8oz) tempeh, cubed
- ½ tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp salt
Method:
FOR THE SOUP
In a pot melt the vegan butter then add the leeks and garlic and saute 2 mins.
Add the potatoes and celeriac, cover and let cook 10 mins, stirring every now and then.
Add the water, broth powder/bouillon and bay leaf and bring to a boil then lower to a simmer and let cook until the potatoes and celeriac are fork tender, ~10-15 mins. Remove from heat.
Discard the bay leaf and puree the soup either using an immersion blender or by transferring to a blender in batches.
Return the soup to the pot, add the plant milk, thyme, cayenne and salt and heat until warmed through. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice and enjoy!
FOR THE TEMPEH « CROTONS »
Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and stir until all the tempeh cubes are well coated in seasoning. Air fry at 350°F for 15 mins or bake at 350°F for 20 mins, flipping once halfway through. Enjoy!
All credit to the right owner Noha
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