🥦 Vegan Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
⭐ Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (oat, soy, almond)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast (optional, for “cheesy” flavor)
- ½ tsp thyme (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped chives, toasted seeds, vegan parmesan
🥣 Instructions
1. Sauté Aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Cook Potatoes
- Add diced potatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Stir 1–2 minutes, then add vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
3. Add Broccoli
- Add broccoli florets and thyme (if using).
- Simmer another 5–7 minutes until broccoli is tender.
4. Blend the Soup
- Remove from heat.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
Alternatively, transfer in batches to a blender — careful with hot liquids!
5. Make it Creamy
- Stir in plant-based milk and nutritional yeast (if using).
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat gently until warmed through — do not boil.
6. Serve
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives, toasted seeds, or vegan parmesan if desired.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or over grains.
🍽 Tips
- Extra Creamy: Add ½ cup soaked cashews before blending.
- High-Protein Option: Add ½ cup cooked lentils or ½ cup silken tofu while blending — adds ~10–12g protein per serving.
- Low-Calorie Option: Use water instead of plant milk and skip nutritional yeast.
- Make Ahead: Keeps in fridge 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
🌿 Variations
- Cheesy Broccoli Soup: Add ¼ cup vegan cheddar shreds when stirring in plant milk.
- Garlic-Parmesan Flavor: Sauté 2 cloves extra garlic, add 2 tbsp vegan parmesan.
- Spicy Kick: Add ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
