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Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Recipe by Liliya

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  • Total Time35 minutes
  • Yield4 servings 1x

Creamy vegan broccoli cheddar soup made with plant-based ingredients. Rich, cheesy, and perfect for a comforting, healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of broccoli, chopped into florets (stalks included for extra flavor)
  • 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight or boiled for 10 minutes
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, vegan cheese shreds, croutons

Instructions

  1. Prep the Veggies: Wash and chop the broccoli into florets, keeping the stalks. Chop the onion and carrots, and mince the garlic.
  2. Sauté and Sweat: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and carrots, stirring until softened and fragrant. Sprinkle in paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
  3. Broccoli Takeover: Add the broccoli to the pot, stirring to coat it with the seasoning.
  4. The Broth Hug: Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring all veggies are covered. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
  5. Cream Time: Remove the pot from heat. In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, half of the hot broth, and cooked veggies. Blend until completely smooth.
  6. Finish It Up: Pour the creamy mixture back into the pot. Add lemon juice and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Stir everything together and watch the magic happen!
  7. Serve: Serve warm and garnish with red pepper flakes, croutons, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy this bowl of plant-based heaven!

Notes

  • If you don’t have time to soak cashews overnight, boil them in water for 10 minutes before blending.
  • Frozen broccoli works too—just ensure it’s good quality!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g

Find it online: https://wearerecipes.com/vegan-broccoli-cheddar-soup/