Rich and hearty, this Vegan Un-Cheesy Potato Broccoli Soup is full of flavor and comes together in minutes!
How's the weather where you are? Are you in an area that got lots of snow? If you are I hope you are staying safe and warm.
No snow here in Texas, just cold temps in the 30 and 40's with lots of wind. My daughter really wants there to be snow. We moved to Texas from Colorado over 12 years ago and she misses the snow. I have to admit I miss it as well, and it would be nice to have snow for a day or two.
When the weather gets frigid cold that's when I crave big bowls of soup.
I hadn't done my grocery shopping but had some broccoli and some potatoes so I made a batch of Un-Cheesy Potato Broccoli Soup.
What's nice is this soup comes together in 30 minutes.
For a creamy cheesy texture, I added a batch of vegan creamy cheese, which is simply a blending of potatoes, carrots, olive oil and nutritional yeast.
This soup is a good one to enjoy when the weather is cold and blustery. This weekend I was able to convince my daughter who doesn't like soup of any kind, to give it a try, she loved it.
This creamy, flavorful, delicious bowl of Un-Cheesy Potato Broccoli Soup can be enjoyed as a soup, or as a snack over crispy tortilla chips with salsa.
Doesn't that look delicious to you? Do me a favor, give it a try and let me know what you think.
Vegan Un-Cheesy Potato Broccoli Soup
- Yield: 12 cups
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs. golden potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, washed,peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 32 oz. box of vegetable stock
- 12 oz. bag of broccoli florets or one head of broccoli with florets cut into small pieces
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place 2 cups of the diced potatoes and carrots in a medium stock pot with 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Boil until vegetables are fork tender.
- While potatoes and carrots are boiling, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large stock pot, add in the onions and saute until onions are translucent. Add the garlic, oregano and thyme and salute for 1 to 2 minutes more, until fragrant.
- Add 1 container of the vegetable stock (4 cups), and the remaining diced potatoes, stir and bring to a boil, reduce heat a simmer until potatoes are fork tender.
- While potatoes are boiling remove smaller pot of potatoes and carrots from pot and place in bowl of blender. Rinse pot add in more water and bring to a boil and add in the broccoli cooking until just tender. You don't want them to overcook.
- Add nutritional yeast, ⅓ cup of olive oil and 1 cup of vegetable stock to blender bowl with the potatoes and carrots. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- When potatoes are ready coarsely smash them using a potato masher or fork.
- Pour the blended mixture into the smashed potatoes and add 2 cups of vegetable stock, broccoli florets and the nutmeg, stir to combine and simmer 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Add in more vegetable stock if needed. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon into bowls, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 4.3
- Sodium: 80.7
- Fat: 13.3
- Saturated Fat: 1.8
- Carbohydrates: 36.7
- Fiber: 9.3
- Protein: 12.6
- Cholesterol: 0
Alyssa says
I made this today for my family. It’s just an ok recipe, not something I’ll make again. The texture is the only thing I really like about this soup - thick and creamy. The taste is very bland. Other spices or vegetable variations could make this so much better.
Angela Walker says
Delicious and perfect for winter. This recipe is excellent.
Nancy says
This was the best "un-cheese I have tasted so far!
I made it last week and even my "Meat eating" boyfriend ate it.
Thank you SOOOOOO much for this recipe. I'm going to make it again.
Susan Bohnett says
Should the potatoes be peeled before cooking? I think the skins would not be attractive in this soup?
Melissa says
Is the water supposed to be drained from the potato and carrot mixture? It does not say this in the recipe. I made it as written, and I have a VERY watery texture. Is the water also supposed to be drained from the onion, garlic, potato mixture? Mine came out looking nothing like your pictures. I am very confuse.
Celeste says
Melissa you should drain the boiling water from the first pot of potatoes and carrots before blending. The onion mixture should be simmered. If your mixture was too watery you may try sending in the water or vegetable stock 1/2 cup or cup at a time instead of adding all at once. I hope this helps.
Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says
I've made this soup so many times and always get compliments on it, even from my meatatarian dad! I'm making it again tonight and can't wait.
Donna says
Loved the soup! Didn't add oil as we are following a wfpb diet. This soup was perfect!
Sarah says
I made this soup the other day and ate THREE bowls of it from leftovers yesterday...It is SO, so good! Thank you!
Billie says
I've made this 4 times now without broccoli..but with other veggies...soooo good!
Celeste says
Thanks for letting me know. I'm glad you like it.
KINDUL says
THIS WAS A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO MY RECIPES CAUSE ITS SNOWING HERE IN NY RIGHT NOW .
Celeste says
I wished for snow this year in Texas, but no such luck. Enjoy!
Shon says
Omg! This soup was sooooooo good. I didn't even wanna share it with the fam... I only wanted them to taste it. I made half the recipe and it is still a lot. Thanks so much for sharing. Adding this to my list of faves.
Celeste says
Shon I'm glad that you are loving this soup. Just want to let you know it can be frozen and reheated. Enjoy!
Heather says
Can you use russet potatoes and still get a good result? That’s all I have on hand and really don’t want to have to run to the store...
Celeste says
Heather using russet potatoes is fine and your soup should still come out smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
Lindsey says
This looks delicious! I have very little time to prep meals during most weeknights and usually just have time to reheat food to feed my kiddos. As a result, I do most of my cooking and prepping on Sunday. Has anyone tried making this ahead and reheating? Wondering about the texture...
Celeste says
Lindsey several of my readers have made this soup and put some of it in the freezer, it reheats wonderfully for them. Enjoy!
Megan says
Made this tonight! So tasty ????
Celeste says
Thanks, Megan I'm glad you love it!
Diane says
I wish I would of cut this recipe in half. Mine turned out a little more brown looking and not as creamy. I couldn't get the potatoes mashed up very good in the 4 cups of broth. It taste fine, but I sure hope I can freeze some of it.
Diane says
Was more work than I thought it would be, so I would make this on a weekend afternoon. I didn't even add the last 2 cups of broth or it would have been really runny. I added some water to the blender to get the veggies to turn so I messed it up a little. I will try a small batch again sometime.
Celeste says
Glad you gave it a try and you are making it meet your lifestyle.
Mike Jarvis says
Mine turned out darker than your photos too. Kids still ate it and liked it all. But the dark color must have been a darker vegetable stock than what you used. Do you have any tips for color?
Tiffany says
Hi! DO you know if this soup freezes well? I am thinking the vegan form would fresh really well without the lactose. Thanks!
Celeste says
I have never put in in the freezer, we seem to eat it within a day or two. I'll have to give it a try.
Tiffany says
I made this a few weeks ago and it freezes perfectly! Had another bowl from the freezer yesterday.
Bethany says
This soup was DELICIOUS. Thank you so much for a table full of happy bellies. I’ve already shared with two friends and putting this in our favorite pile.
Celeste says
I'm happy you like this soup as much as we do in my home. I'm loving the cooler temps, perfect for hearty soups.
Pam says
I am on nightshade free. Could you substitute sweet potatoes or cauliflower??
Celeste says
Hi Pam,
You can absolutely use sweet potatoes or cauliflower. Sweet potatoes may even make the soup creamier.
Gina says
Yum this soup was delicious! However I will say for me and my family personally it didn't have enough flavor. We doctored it up with some extra seasoning like garlic salt and of course hot sauce! I also added some celery in the blended portion. Overall a very tasty and healthy;) soup! Thank you Celeste for sharing!
Celeste says
Gina it's nice to know that you have adapted this recipe to meet your families taste. That's what I love about cooking. Glad you like it!
Ashley says
I am making this right now and it already looks amazing. I did mess up on one part when I need to remove the potatos and carrots and put in blender. I dumped all the water on there too... I'm thinking i won't be having creamy soup this time around ???? but next time I wont do that lol. Thanks for the recipe ????
Celeste says
You're like me, sometimes I get too far ahead of myself and I mess up. I'm glad you like this recipe, and by the way, how was your soup?
Ellen Preston says
I just made this soup. It was delicious. My husband is fussy and doesn't like vegetarian dishes but he went back for seconds on this.
Celeste says
Thanks Ellen,
I'm so glad it was a big hit at your table.
Ashlee says
This is so delicious!! Definitely recommend! The only thing I would change next time is less oil! Thank you for a yummy recipe!
Celeste says
Ashlee I'm glad to know that you made and enjoyed this recipe. Hopefully it will be a permanent recipe on your soup list.
Carla Gillespie says
Made this last night and it was delicious! Even the family members who are big fans of all things dairy loved it. Thank you so much for a new family favorite.
Celeste says
Carla I'm so happy to hear that this was a big hit with you and your family. I's always nice to hear how the recipes I share work for others.
Thanks
Rob Smith says
Wow, looks super tasty and low calorie and full of veg as well! I'll have to try it.
Celeste says
Thanks Rob, It's rather tasty. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do in my house.
Leah says
Just made this tonight and it was delicious!
Celeste says
Hi Leah,
I'm so glad you like it, and thanks for leaving a comment to let me know. It's always nice to hear what you think about the recipes I share.
Thanks again and have a wonderful week, hopefully you have some leftovers for tomorrow!
Hilary says
I made this for a Super Bowl party today. It was so yummy! I didn't follow the recipe exactly (not on purpose! I only had 3 hours of sleep and misread a few lines). It was still so good though. Thank you for sharing!
I will be making this again!
Celeste says
Hi Hilary,
I'm glad you gave this a try and it worked well for you even if you didn't follow exactly. That's what great about recipes like these, you can make it your own.
Jodi says
I made this a few days ago and while the multiple steps and multitasking seemed a bit daunting at first, I found your directions to be very concise, exact and easy to follow. The soup turned out so amazingly delicious that it's going into my favorites rotation!
Celeste says
Hello Jodi,
I am so happy to hear that my directions were easy to follow. As I write out the instructions a lot of thought goes into making sure the instructions are easy to understand and follow.
I'm glad that you have a new favorite in your rotation.
Karen says
That does look great for a cold day. I love potato soup. Thanks for sharing with the Blog Fair.
Deborah Davis says
Hi Celeste,
This dish looks so delectable! You had me at "creamy and flavorful"! Thank you for sharing your Un-Cheesy Potato Broccoli Soup at the Healthy Happy Green Natural Party! Pinning and sharing this! And thank you so much for sharing your gems and for your support! I'm pinning and sharing! All the best, Deborah
curious says
why do people rate recipes without trying them?
Celeste says
I'm not sure, some people rate recipes based on the ingredients.
Karla says
My sentiments exactly! Not really fair to see a recipe with many 5 starts ratings, then have to scroll and scroll to find someone who actually made it. This has always bothered me. Going to give this one a try regardless because I have all of the ingredients in the house.
Miz Helen says
Your Cheesy Potato Broccoli Soup looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
U.C. says
Hi, just wondering what is nutritional yeast? Is there another name for it? Any alternative ingredient(s) I could use for it?
Thank you!
Celeste says
Nutritional yeast is a dietary supplement sold in most health food stores. Vegans and Vegetarians who don’t eat meat sometimes include it in recipes to help supplement amino acids in their diets. It is an excellent source of niacin, riboflavin, folate and great source of amino acids. It is dry flakes with a cheesy, nutty flavor and when it is mixed with wet foods it takes on a creamy texture. I'm not sure if there is an alternative you can omit it but it will not have the cheesy flavor. If you are not a vegan you can just add the cheese.
I hope you are able to give this a try.
Diane says
I don't cook with oil so could I sub something or leave out the 1/3 cup of oil in the soup with good results?
Celeste says
You can try replacing the oil with vegetable broth.
Happy cooking!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
Celeste, this looks so delicious! I love soup at all times, but especially in the winter! I love being able to warm myself from the inside out. And I'm lucky that my whole family likes soup too! Pinning. This is going into our meal rotation! Thanks!
Gina says
Yes yes yes!! I need this right now. This post made me realize that I haven't eaten dinner yet and now I'm ravenous. Oh my gosh, my mouth is watering just looking at those photos. I'm pinning this for later and can't wait to try it. When my sibling visits, it would be perfect because they're vegan. But, I already have a bunch of nutritional yeast on hand. PERFECT! <3
Celeste says
Hi Gina, I'm so glad you like the soup and I hope that your siblings like it as well.
Please enjoy!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Wow! I love the cheese substitute in this! You had my totally convinced there was cheese in it from the pictures!
Celeste says
I totally fooled my daughter, she's such a picky eater and she loved this soup.
Thanks Julie for visiting.
Alicia@Eco Friendly Homemaking says
Oh my goodness this soup looks so delicious! We pretty much quit eating meat and dairy a few years ago but still eat fish usually once every week or so. I am really excited to try this soup!
Celeste says
Alicia I'm glad you stopped by, I hope this soup becomes one of your families favorites!
Enjoy!
Lou Lou Girls says
This looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for coming to our party and sharing such an amazing masterpiece! I hope to see you next Monday @7 because we love to party with you! Happy Wednesday! Lou Lou Girls
Celeste says
Thank you Haidee for your comment. Nutritional yeast is sold as a dietary supplement in most health food stores. It is an excellent source of niacin, riboflavin, folate and great source of amino acids. It is dry flakes with a cheesy, nutty flavor and when it is mixed with wet foods it takes on a creamy texture. Vegans and Vegetarians who don't eat meat sometimes include it in recipes to help supplement amino acids in our diets. Nutmeg is a spice that you can fine in the spice aisle of the grocery.
Thanks for visiting.
Becky, Cuddle Fairy says
There's no snow here either! I'd love to get some snow for the kiddies to enjoy! This recipe sounds really lovely & healthy too. #WAYWOW
Celeste says
I'm wishing for snow in February, just a little.
joy @ yummy seconds says
Hi Celeste, this soup looks creamy and delicious. I like the fresh ingredients in this recipe. Thank you for sharing at #WAYWOW. Have a wonderful week.
Celeste says
Thanks Joy, I hope you get a chance to try it.
Regina L. L. Wells says
Yum! This recipe is so packed with flavor and good veggies. I am loving it.
Celeste says
Yeah, I don't feel bad when I eat a big, big bowl this it.
Thanks for visiting Regina.
Michelle says
This looks fantastic! I'm pinning to make soon, thanks for sharing 🙂
Celeste says
Michelle I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment.
Hannah says
This just looks like the most amazing broccoli cheese soup!
Celeste says
Thanks Hannah, It's amazingly delicious, I can't get enough of this soup.
Deborah Davis says
Brilliant! All of the cheesy taste and creaminess without the dairy! I love this soup so so I am so delighted that you shared your Un-Cheesy Potato Broccoli Soup with us at the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party! Thank you so much for sharing your gems and for your support! I'm pinning and sharing! All the best, Deborah
Celeste says
Thanks Deborah, I hope you have a chance to give it a try.
Tori says
Can't wait to try it! Looks delicious!
Celeste says
Thanks Tori,
Enjoy!!!
Tonya says
This looks amazing Sis! I We're under 4 feet of snow, this would go well with my couch slumbering! 🙂
Celeste says
On the couch is the best place to be, stay warm and enjoy the down time if you can.