Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup
The best easy, healthy, cheesy potato soup with broccoli, cashews, and other plant based ingredients. You will love this cozy, comfort food dish that is perfect for the chilly winter months.
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Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup
Good morning friends! In today’s post, I am going to show you how to make a delicious and cozy winter soup recipe – cheesy broccoli potato soup. This recipe is completely vegan, dairy free, and packed with nutrients. The ingredients list is fairy simple, and the recipe is surprisingly easy to make.
This is a budget friendly dish that tastes amazing served with your favorite bakery fresh bread. It is a warm and cozy meal to enjoy on chilly winter days. It contains key ingredients like fresh vegetables, cashews, and nutritional yeast seasoning to achieve a creamy, cheesy flavor without any dairy.
I have been on a huge soup kick recently. I have been eating chili and red lentil soup on repeat for quick and easy lunch/dinner options, but I want to add a few more easy soup recipes to my rotation. I can already tell that this cheesy broccoli potato soup is going to be my new obsession, and I’m definitely not mad about it.
I can’t wait for you guys to try this incredible recipe. So, let’s dive into the logistics and list of ingredients you will need to make this broccoli and potato soup recipe a smashing success.
How To Make Vegan “Cheese” Sauce
In order to get that “cheesy” flavor for this vegan cheesy potato broccoli soup recipe, you will need a few key ingredients. First, you will want nutritional yeast seasoning, which is known for its slight nutty/cheesy flavor. In addition to that, some vegan cheese shreds add additional flavor and texture to the recipe. They will be used as your key soup topping.
Also, some raw cashews add thickness to this recipe as well as a source of healthy fat. They combine with the veggies and seasonings to create the perfect thick and hearty cheesy potato broccoli soup.
Now that we have gone through the main logistics, let’s take a look at the list of ingredients you will need to complete this vegan cheesy potato broccoli soup.
Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup – Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes – The russet potatoes will be peeled and chopped to serve as one of the main base ingredients for this recipe. They add thickness, flavor, and a ton of nutrients to this soup.
- Baby Carrots – The baby carrots will be chopped and added to this soup for thickness and flavor.
- Broccoli – The broccoli combines with the potato and nutritional yeast to form that classic “broccoli and cheddar soup” flavor without the use of any dairy.
- Yellow Onion – The yellow onion adds a ton of flavor and nutrients to this soup recipe.
- Fresh Garlic – The fresh garlic makes this soup aromatic. It also adds key flavor and nutrients.
- Raw Cashews – The raw cashews add creaminess, flavor, and healthy fat to this recipe. A little bit goes a long way.
- Nutritional Yeast Seasoning – The nutritional yeast seasoning is extremely important as it gives the soup that super cheesy flavor while still being completely vegan.
- Garlic Powder – The garlic powder is the first crucial spice that adds flavor to this recipe.
- Onion Powder – The onion powder is another key spice that adds a ton of flavor to this soup.
- Turmeric – The turmeric gives the soup that classic golden color. It also adds nutritional value and it is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Vegetable Broth – The vegetable broth is the key source of liquid for this soup. It helps everything come together and it ensures that the soup achieves the perfect thickness.
- Vegan Cheddar Cheese Shreds – The vegan cheddar cheese shreds are the key topping that add texture and additional cheesy flavor to this broccoli potato soup.
- Salt + Pepper – The salt and pepper will be added to taste at the very end. These two spices add a lot of flavor, so they are the perfect ones to finish your soup off with.
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Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 4 cups peeled and chopped russet potatoes
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast seasoning
- 1/2 medium chopped yellow onion
- 2 cups chopped baby carrots
- 3 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 2 tbsp raw cashews
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- sprinkle of vegan cheddar cheese shreds (for topping)
- paprika (optional, for garnish)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 5 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Add the onion, garlic, and one cup of vegetable broth to a pot and simmer covered on low heat for about five to ten minutes, until the onions start to become translucent.
- Add all other ingredients, except the broccoli, to the pot.
- Simmer the soup mixture (covered with lid) on low heat until the carrots, cashews, and potatoes are soft, about 25 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture back to the pot, add the broccoli, and simmer until the broccoli is soft, about 5 – 10 minutes.
- Remove the soup from heat, add salt and pepper to taste, and top with optional vegan cheddar cheese shreds and paprika.
- Enjoy hot and fresh!
Notes
I hope you guys enjoy this simple and delicious vegan cheesy potato broccoli soup recipe. I have already shared the recipe with my parents and they love it just as much as I do, which makes me super happy. This soup is the perfect recipe to make during the chilly winter months. As per usual, I will be back with another blog post very soon.
Sending happiness & light your way!
-Alyssa 🙂
