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    Author: Donna | Published: Aug 22, 2017 | Modified: Oct 7, 2019

    Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

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    vegan broccoli cheese soup

    Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup is a delicious dairy-free alternative to the classic broccoli cheddar soup, and it takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. A great vegan or vegetarian weeknight meal the whole family can enjoy. Use any nut milk you desire to make this soup your own (why not make your own using this Thick and Creamy Homemade Nut Milk recipe).

    vegan broccoli cheese soup

    Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

    I am always up for a bit of a challenge, so when a reader asked me for a dairy-free version of my super popular Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup, I just had to take them up on the offer.

    So there's no cheese, we sub in some nutritional yeast for that.

    For the milk and cream, we sub in some nut milk. I myself am partial to some homemade pistachio milk, but any other nut milk works here, cashew milk is super creamy too.

    As for the traditionally used butter, I use some olive oil, but if you have a vegan butter that works really well also, it's just not something a lot of people have at home, and we want this recipe to be accessible to all.

    That's a lot of subs, but bear with me, this is some seriously good vegan broccoli cheese soup.

    Cream of Broccoli and Pistachio Soup @wholefoodbellies.com
    Making your own nut milk is super easy. For this recipe, I have used pistachio milk and cashew milk, but other versions would work as well. If you want to make your own then be sure to pop on over here and find out how.

    Ok So How Do We Make This Dairy-Free Broccoli Soup?

    Don't worry, it's super easy.

    You are going to need:

    • olive oil
    • onion
    • celery
    • good quality vegetable broth
    • broccoli (of course)
    • nut milk of choice (find out how to make your own here)
    • whole wheat flour (you can also use a gluten-free flour mix if you want to keep this gluten-free)
    • nutritional yeast
    • salt and pepper

    That's it.

    I told you it was easy!

    vegan broccoli cheese soup

    Is Nutritional Yeast A Must?

    Now I mentioned above that we wanted to keep this accessible for all, and that made me think twice about the nutritional yeast. It's not something everyone will have on hand, but I definitely think it is worth grabbing some for this recipe.

    Here's why:

    • It really adds a cheesy flavor to a meal without the need for any actual cheese, without it, you just don't get that cheesiness this soup needs.
    • It is also highly nutritious. It comes with a lot of added benefits such as protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
    • You won't just use it once and then forget about it - it makes a great addition to any meal where you want a cheesy flavor and works especially well with homemade popcorn.

    You should be able to find it in the health food aisle of your local supermarket, or in the bulk buy bins at a health food store. Alternatively, you can always grab some from Amazon here:

    If you don't want to use it, or can't find it, then that's fine. But change your expectations as this soup then becomes a cream of broccoli soup rather than a vegan broccoli cheese soup.

    Ok?

    Ok!

    vegan broccoli cheese soup

    I just love to hear from you so if you try out this delicious Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup then make sure to let me know how it goes! Happy eating.

    Oh and if you are in need of some more soup inspiration, then check these out:

    • One Pot Tortellini and Creamy Garlic Soup
    • Glowing Pumpkin and Carrot Soup
    • Instant Pot Potato Soup with Cheddar and Leek
    • Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

    Happy Eating

    xx.

    Cream of Broccoli and Pistachio Soup

    Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Whole Food Bellies
    Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup is a delicious dairy free alternative to a classic soup which takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. A great vegan or vegetarian weeknight meal the whole family can enjoy.
    3.60 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Anytime
    Servings 6 serves
    Calories 178 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil or vegan butter alternative
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 1 stalk celery chopped
    • 3 cups good quality vegetable broth make your own here
    • 8 cups broccoli florets
    • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast plus more to serve
    • 2 cups nut milk of choice make your own here
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil or vegan butter alternative
    • 3 tablespoon whole wheat flour
    • ground black pepper and salt to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Add 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegan butter) in medium sized pot. Sauté the onion and celery until tender. Add the broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add in the nutritional yeast.
    • Pour the broccoli and broth mixture into the blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Purée in batches until smooth and then pour into a clean pot. If you have a stick blender then you can just puree the soup right in the cooking pot
    • In a small saucepan, over medium-heat add 3 tablespoon olive oil or vegan butter alternative, stir in the flour and add the nut milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and then pour into the soup mixture
    • Season with salt and pepper and serve warm. Sprinkle on some more nutritional yeast as needed.

    Notes

    Freezes well. Just pop 1 or 2 cup servings into glass jars or ziplock bags and pop into the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 565mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1006IUVitamin C: 110mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword dairy-free broccoli cheese soup, vegan broccoli cheese soup
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment HERE and let us know how it was!

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Rob says

      August 05, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      I whimsically bought Cream Of Pistachio in Sicily last week despite not actually knowing what it is or what to do with it. Please help.

      Reply
      • Donna says

        August 06, 2019 at 5:15 am

        Hi Rob, is it just a nut-based milk? You can just use it in place of anything where you would normally use regular milk, it adds a nice earthy taste to meals so works great in soups like this. Enjoy

        Reply
    2. Selina says

      July 17, 2019 at 1:54 am

      Silly question... but do you strain the pistachio milk?

      Reply
      • Donna says

        July 17, 2019 at 5:55 am

        I actually don't. It's the one nut milk I don't bother straining!

        Reply
    3. Jessica says

      June 01, 2019 at 7:45 am

      Can you make this soup with gluten free flour?
      It looks so good! Love to try this!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        June 05, 2019 at 1:22 pm

        I haven't tried it but I can't see why not. Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. MJ says

      October 14, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      AMAZING RECIPE!! THANK YOU!!!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        October 15, 2018 at 8:29 am

        Glad you loved it 🙂

        Reply
    5. The Facebook Foodie says

      March 13, 2018 at 7:31 am

      Definitely trying this. Looking for soup options for my wife who doesn't like soup! (but loves pistachios). This looks like a winner. I wonder if a touch of shallot and sherry would be good ...Hmmm 🙂

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        March 13, 2018 at 10:04 pm

        Don't ya just hate those people that don't like soup!! My daughter is one of these people too, so my solution is to make ALL the soups and hope one catches 🙂 Love the sound of your additions!! Fingers crossed she loves it for you!!

        Reply
    6. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

      May 13, 2015 at 2:21 am

      I'm game to try this. We love soups! I definitely would have never to thought to use pistachios, but it looks great!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 13, 2015 at 3:54 am

        You should give it a go! The pistachios work wierdly well with the broccoli 🙂

        Reply
    7. Heather Denniston says

      April 26, 2015 at 12:37 am

      This soup looks fantastic and creamy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 26, 2015 at 7:57 pm

        Thanks Heather 🙂

        Reply
    8. Natalie says

      April 23, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      I love pistachios, and I'd definitely try them out in this soup. And you're right about Portlandia--it's so strange, but it's SO addictive! 🙂

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 04, 2015 at 8:25 pm

        I know right? Such a weird show but I can't look away!

        Reply
    9. Courtney says

      April 23, 2015 at 10:23 am

      Sometimes the weirdest combinations are the best ones!! Sounds delish!!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 23, 2015 at 2:42 pm

        Exactly! Thanks for stopping by Courtney 🙂

        Reply
    10. annabelt - geeks diet says

      April 23, 2015 at 1:27 am

      Ok I'm going to make this - it looks really good! Funnily enough broccoli is one of the only veggies my toddler will eat 🙂

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 23, 2015 at 4:09 am

        Don't you love toddlers and their fussy eating habits!!

        Reply
    11. Sara says

      April 22, 2015 at 11:35 pm

      What an interesting combination! I'm totally going to make this on Saturday 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 04, 2015 at 8:26 pm

        You are so welcome Sara! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    12. Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 22, 2015 at 10:37 pm

      wow! I never thought of adding pistachios to a soup! sounds great!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 23, 2015 at 4:10 am

        Neither had I, until I had to out of laziness 🙂 It worked great so I am going with it!!

        Reply
    13. Amanda Marie says

      April 22, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      I love the idea of pistachios in cream of broccoli soup! I am going to try this recipe out as soon as I can!!! Thanks for sharing the great recipe! Maybe I will watch Portlandia AS I make the soup..hmhm good idea!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 22, 2015 at 10:30 pm

        Haha Amanda, I like your thinking 🙂

        Reply
    14. Jessica says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      This looks so good! I love cream soups! I'd love to try this out sometime.
      ~Jessica
      Jeans and a Teacup

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 04, 2015 at 8:26 pm

        I hope you do Jessica!

        Reply
    15. Claire says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      What a creative and delicious looking idea!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 04, 2015 at 8:26 pm

        Thanks Claire 🙂

        Reply

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