How to make a Raw Winter Green Soup in a Vitamix Blender | Recipe Video

cucumber

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: celery

Zucchini adds a similar texture while being lower in calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: mashed banana

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Using water reduces sodium content.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable.

Start with 2 cups of cold water in the Vitamix container.

Add 1 cup of frozen peas to the container.

Chop 2 zucchinis and add them to the container, including the stems for nutrition.

Add fresh asparagus spears to the container.

Add fresh basil, coriander, and mint to the mixture.

Add garlic with the skin on, no need to peel.

Add half a date for sweetness.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add 1/2 cup of coconut cream to the mixture.

Lock the lid in place and select the soup setting on the Vitamix, which will run for 5 minutes and 45 seconds.

Start the blender and let it run until the soup is hot and steaming.

Stir the soup to mix any ingredients that may have settled on top.

Taste the soup directly from the blender before serving.

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