Description
A delicious and creamy vegan broccoli soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head broccoli (cut into florets)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based milk (unsweetened almond or cashew)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup vegan cheese (melting variety, shredded)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 squeeze lemon juice (optional, to brighten flavor)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute, stirring until fragrant. The mixture should smell savory and sound slightly sizzling.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn a vibrant green and slight aroma of cooked broccoli fills the air.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still bright green.
- Use an immersion blender to carefully blend half of the soup directly in the pot, creating a creamy texture while leaving some chunks for added bite.
- Stir in the plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, and shredded vegan cheese. Keep the heat low and stir constantly until the cheese melts completely and the soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Taste the soup and season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired to brighten the flavors.
- Turn off the heat and let the soup sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld and the consistency to stabilize.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with extra herbs or a sprinkle of vegan cheese if desired, alongside crusty bread for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg