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Creamy Spinach Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup spinach
1/4 cup onion
1 cup dry powdered soya milk
1 teaspoon flour (or preferred soup thickener)
1/2 vegetable stock cube (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water (hot)
Directions:
Place all the ingredients in your Vitamix container in the listed order.
Secure the 2-part lid by locking the tabs.
Move black speed control lever to high.
Lift black lever to on position and allow the machine to run for 2-3 minutes or until completely smooth.
Serve immediately.
*Serves 2
Did you know?
Spinach
Spinach leaves contain a good amount of minerals like iron, potassium, manganese, magnesium, copper and zinc. Potassium is an essential component of cell and body fluids that controls heart rate and blood pressure. The copper in spinach is needed for the production of red blood cells. Zinc is needed by different body enzymes to regulate growth, development and digestion.
Onions
Onions contain phytochemicals that improve the working and absorption of Vitamin C in the body assisting in strengthening the immune system. Onions are also an excellent natural antibiotic which helps combat common colds, sore throats and common allergies.
Non-dairy milk
If you are lactose intolerant the non dairy milks are an excellent option for you. An example of a non-dairy milk is soya milk. An excellent source of protein, soya milk is available in powder form or in liquid form. Other benefits of soya milk include cardiovascular function, promoting weightloss and prevention of osteoporosis.
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Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup milk (regular, soya, or almond milk) boiling
1/2 cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon soya milk powder (or preferred soup thickener)
1/4 vegetable stock of preferred flavour (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Place all the ingredients in your Vitamix container in the listed order.
Secure the 2-part lid by locking the tabs. Move the black speed control lever to high.
Lift black lever to “on” position and allow the machine to run for 2-3 minutes or until completely smooth.
Serve immediately.
*Serves 2
Did you know?
Broccoli
Broccoli is rich in soluble fibres which helps regulate cholesterol levels in the body. Of all the cruciferous vegetables, broccoli has the highest concentration of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant used by the body to fight diseases.
Onions
Onions contain phytochemicals that improve the working and absorption of Vitamin C in the body assisting in strengthening the immune system. Onions are also an excellent natural antibiotic which helps combat common colds, sore throats and common allergies.
Non-Dairy Milks
If you are lactose intolerant the non-dairy milks are an excellent option for you. An example of a non-dairy milk is soya milk. An excellent source of protein, soya milk is available in powder form or in liquid form. Other benefits of soya milk include cardiovascular function, promoting weight loss and prevention of osteoporosis.
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Lemon Celery Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
3 cups water
4 stalks celery
1 cup parsley
1 peeled avocado
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lemon (squeeze juice out)
1 tomato
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp of sea salt
Directions:
Put all ingredients as listed into your Vitamix Blender.
Select Variable 1, turn machine on and increase speed to 10 then process on high.
Blend for 5 minutes.
Always use tamper to push ingredients down.
Garnish as desired and serve.
Did you know?
Celery is known to have the least amount of calories while being able to reduce inflammation, reduce stress levels due to the magnesium content, regulate acidity in the body, improve digestion due to the water content and supply your body with natural salt as it contains sodium.
An avocado is the only fruit that provides a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids, the healthiest kind of fat for the body. Avocados contain more than 20 different vitamins and minerals including vitamin K, C and E.
Olive oil is known to be a great source of monounsaturated fats which are found in both animal and plant based sources. The beauty of monounsaturated fats is in the following, it decreases the risk of cancer, reduces bad cholesterol levels, helps manage weight and is also known to help reduce belly fat.
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Mango Sorbet Recipe
Ingredients:
4 slices of dried mango
1/2 cup of almond/soy milk
1 teaspoon of fresh lemon or lime juice
1 bag (284g) of frozen Mango diced
Directions:
Soak dried mango in almond milk until soft.
Place all ingredients, almond milk with dried mango as well into your Vitamix in the order listed above.
Process on Variable 1, turn on machine and increase to variable 10 then process on high.
Always use tamper to push ingredients down.
Blend all ingredients for about a minute or turn off as soon as the sound of the machine changes and the mixture has formed 4 mounds.
Garnish as desired and serve immediately.
Did you know?
Mangoes do not only taste good they are also rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, A and E and a wide range of minerals that include magnesium and potassium. The combination of nutrients in mangoes protects the body from colon, prostate, leukemia and breast cancers. In addition to protecting your body from diseases, mangoes also lower cholesterol, keep your skin looking fresh, regulate blood sugar levels, strengthen the immune system and aid with digestion.
Lemons are very good for you, they contain vitamin C, B6, A, E, Folate, Niacin thiamin, Riboflavin, Copper, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc and Protein. They can be used to treat throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems and high blood pressure. Lemons also strengthen the immune system and are also considered an excellent blood purifier.
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Healthy Green Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened non-dairy/almond milk or soya milk
2 cups spinach or kale
1/2 avocado, frozen
1/2 banana, frozen
2 tablespoon hemp hearts or hemp seeds
3 ice cubes
Directions:
Place ingredients as listed in your Vitamix.
Turn your speed dial to variable 1 and slowly increase to 10.
Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.
Did you know?
Kale is an ‘all in one’ vegetable. It is low in calories, rich in fibre and has zero percent fat on the one hand, on the other hand it contains high levels of iron, potassium, calcium, vitamin A and C and powerful antioxidants. The combination of these different elements prevents diseases, boosts the immune system, stabilises cholesterol levels and aids in weight loss.
An avocado is the only fruit that provides a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids, the healthiest kind of fat for the body. Avocados contain more than 20 different vitamins and minerals including vitamin K, C and E.
If you are lactose intolerant the non-dairy milks are an excellent option for you. An example of a non-dairy milk is soya milk. An excellent source of protein, soya milk is available in powder form or in liquid form. Other benefits of soya milk include cardiovascular function, promoting weight loss and prevention of osteoporosis.
More About Super Blending…
- Published in Front Page Posts, Vitamix 5200 Recipes, Vitamix Pro 500 Recipes