Cream of Broccoli Soup http://vegetarian.about.com/od/rawfoodsrecipes/r/raw-broccoli-soup.htm wait until you sink your spoon into this savory nutritious raw cream of broccoli soup. The broccoli blends with the cashews to create a creamy texture while the herbs and spices create a flavor your palate will instantly recognize. Vary the herbs according to what you have on hand. If you serve this raw food soup immediately, it will even be a little warm from the blending! Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: 1 1/2 quarts Ingredients: 3 cups broccoli florets 1 cup broccoli stems, chopped, thick skins removed 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup chopped yellow or red onion 1 clove garlic, optional 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon nama shoyu 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or cayenne, optional 1/2 teaspoon celery seed Preparation: Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 30 to 40 seconds or until a creamy consistency is reached. You may wish to add a little more water. Serve immediately. If refrigerated, you may want to warm the soup to room temperature before serving. Garnish your raw cream of broccoli soup with extra fresh dill.