Creamy Vegan “Cheesy” Broccoli Soup

Indulge in this Creamy Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Soup that's perfect for a cozy night in. With its rich, velvety texture and mouthwatering cheesy flavor, you won't believe it's dairy-free!

10 Servings

https://tasty.co/recipe/creamy-vegan-cheesy-broccoli-soup

Ingredients

½ cup cashews (65 g), soaked

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 potatoes, cubed

3 carrots, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

salt, to taste

6 cups vegetable broth (1.4 L), divided

½ cup nutritional yeast (70 g)

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon pepper

1 head broccoli, florets roasted or steamed

Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, soak the cashews in water for 1 hour.

Step 2

In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and stir until translucent.

Step 3

Add the carrots, potatoes, garlic, and salt, and stir. Add 2 cups (480 ml) of vegetable broth, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 5

Set the soup aside and rinse out blender. Add the remaining 4 cups of vegetable broth, the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, paprika, and pepper, and blend until smooth.

Step 6

Combine the cashew mixture and “cheese” mixture in the soup pan and stir.

Step 7

Add the broccoli and stir to combine.

Step 8

Enjoy!

Step 9

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