Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

5 from 1 vote

Rich, cozy, decadent, and surprisingly dairy-free, this Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup delivers all the creamy, 'cheesy' comfort you crave in 45 minutes!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 463kcal

Author: Toni

Equipment

Ingredients

3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 yellow onion diced
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups of plain plant-based milk
2 cups of water plus more as needed
2 low-sodium vegetable bouillon cubes
3 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 cup of carrots sliced
1 (16-ounce) pack of silken tofu
2 cups of vegan shredded cheddar cheese plus more for garnish

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
Sprinkle in the flour and mix well. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
Pour in the plant-based milk and mix well to combine. Add the water, bouillon cubes, chopped broccoli, and carrots. Stir thoroughly, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
Place the silken tofu in a blender along with 2 cups of the soup (including broccoli and broth). Blend until smooth, then return the mixture to the pot and stir well to combine.
Stir in the vegan shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly, cover the pot, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat, stir again, and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with additional shredded vegan cheddar cheese.

Notes

For more flavor depth: Use some roasted broccoli for added nutty, smoky, sweet, caramelized flavor.

To adjust the texture: This vegan cheese and broccoli soup works best with some chunkiness. I prefer to blend just a portion. However, feel free to adjust how much and to what level you blend the soup.

Use a good vegan cheddar: Make sure it’s one you love the flavor of and is melty for the best flavor and texture.

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