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February 11, 2017 By Willow Moon

Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Soup

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This easy comforting Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Soup is a perfect weeknight meal. Raw cashews add a creamy texture and nutty taste. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor, as well as B vitamins.

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I love easy recipes that don’t take a lot of time or effort. This Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Soup is one of those recipes. It can be made in no time – perfect for a weeknight meal.

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor to this soup, as well as a load of B vitamins. Nutritional yeast is a must have in my house. I always have a jarful in my pantry. I put it on spaghetti, salads, and popcorn.

Most of the time, I prefer a creamy soup over a chunky one, but this time I decided to add chunks of broccoli to highlight their wonderful flavor.

Raw cashews add a creamy texture and nutty taste. They are another great staple to have around for making sauces and soups. I have used them in many recipes, like Lemon Garlic Pasta and Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup.

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Even though the weather has been warming up, I still have to have my soup. I can eat soup anytime of the year, even in the Summer in scorching hot Tucson. I am a little weird that way.

This is one of many soups that I have created recently. Most of the soup recipes have been focused on just a few ingredients, because I am all about quick and easy lately. I have been busy with a Vegan Gluten Free Recipe eBook, as well as another on the way.

Other Soup Recipes You Might Like

  • Vegan Tortilla Soup
  • Thai Curry Butternut Squash Soup
  • Sweet Potato Soup with Toasted Pecans
  • Roasted Pepper and Tomato Soup

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Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Soup

This healthy vegan soup is one you’ll feel good about feeding your family!

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Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Soup

This easy comforting Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Soup is a perfect weeknight meal. Raw cashews add a creamy texture and nutty taste. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor, as well as B vitamins.
Course Soup
Cuisine vegan, gluten free
Keyword vegan broccoli soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 199kcal
Author Willow Moon

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 cups chopped broccoli divided
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • Salt and pepper
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Instructions

  • Soak cashews in enough water to cover them. Soak for at least an hour. Drain. Set aside.
  • Add olive oil to a large hot pan. Add onion and cook on medium high heat until translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add chopped broccoli, vegetable broth, cashews, and nutritional yeast. Cook until broccoli is tender. Let cool.
  • Reserve 1 cup (or more, if desired) of the broccoli. Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy, and pour back into the large pot. Put reserved broccoli in, and bring to a simmering boil. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 981mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1210IU | Vitamin C: 104.9mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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Filed Under: Home, Recipes, Soups / Stews / Chili Tagged With: broccoli, cashews, nutritional yeast, onion, vegetable broth

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  1. Lauren says

    February 14, 2017 at 9:07 am

    This looks like such an interesting recipe! I have never bought nutritional yeast before! I may have to try this one out.. 🙂

    Reply
    • Willow Moon says

      February 14, 2017 at 9:25 am

      If you like Parmesan cheese, then you may like nutritional yeast. Parmesan is the closest thing that I can compare it to. Nutritional yeast has a cheesy, nutty flavor.

      Reply
  2. Francesca says

    February 15, 2017 at 1:57 am

    It always makes me happy when I find a great recipe and I happen to have all the ingredients already at home… this means only thing: this is what’s happening at my place for tonight’s dinner! Thank you Willow 😀

    Reply
    • Willow Moon says

      February 15, 2017 at 9:47 am

      Thanks Francesca! I hope you like it as much as I do!

      Reply
  3. Rosalyn O. says

    February 15, 2017 at 7:18 am

    How easy and so yummy! I’m vegan too, I will save this recipe in my Pinterest board :))

    Reply
  4. Sam @ The Haunted Housewife says

    February 15, 2017 at 10:40 am

    This looks delicious! That’s one thing I always missed as a vegan… broccoli cheese soup. I’m a vegetarian now but I still avoid dairy as much as possible. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Willow Moon says

      February 15, 2017 at 10:55 am

      Thanks Sam!

      Reply
  5. Aarika says

    February 20, 2017 at 11:38 am

    I love broccoli soup, and it’s definitely soup season with all the rainy weather we are having in California. I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
  6. Clarissa says

    November 29, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    My family loves this soup! Thanks for the recipe, I will be making this often!

    Reply
    • Willow Moon says

      December 1, 2018 at 8:11 am

      Thanks Clarissa! I’m so glad your family likes it!

      Reply

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