THE best creamy vegan "cheese" soup ever!
We call this Selena's soup because our friend Selena made it for us for the first time, and it became an instant hit with our entire family. She called it a vegan broccoli potato cheese soup, but I think all veggies blend so nicely together that it doesn't really taste like a broccoli soup. Which is probably good because I don't really like broccoli soup that much :). It is perfect for a cold winter day served with some toasted Hävenly Rustic Bread or maybe a toasted Nordic Keto bun! We are sure you'll love it as much as we do.
Selena's Creamy Vegan Veggie Soup
You can finely cut all vegetables OR cut them coarsely and then blend them all at the end in a mixer. We preferred the later because it combines all the flavors beautifully.
Ingredients (about 6 servings)
1 cup raw unsalted cashews
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium onion diced
3 medium-sized carrots (cut in bigger pieces)
2 garlic cloves (coarsely cut)
2 lb russet potatoes (peeled and cut in bigger pieces)
2 cups chopped broccoli florets (don't forget to use the stems - just peel the outer "rind')
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper plus extra to taste
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 cup water (or more if too thick)
2 green diced onions or parsley (for garnish)
Directions
1. Place cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak while you make the soup.
2. Cut onion and carrots and saute in some cooking oil for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Add garlic and saute for about a minute.
3. Add cut potatoes, vegetable broth, paprika, onion powder, 1 tsp salt and some black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in broccoli and cook for another 10 minutes over medium heat.
5. Drain the cashews.
6. Add cashews, vegetables, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, 1 tsp salt and water. Use a hand blender to mix all ingredients or blend using a mixer. Depending on the size of your mixer, you might need to mix it in portions and then combine back in a bigger pot. Stir well to combine.
7. Taste test and add more salt or pepper as needed.
8. Serve soup with diced green onions or parsley along with your favorite Hävenly toast!
Enjoy!
