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.
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
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
Ingredients
- ½ 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
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper
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
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Lauren says
This looks like such an interesting recipe! I have never bought nutritional yeast before! I may have to try this one out.. 🙂
Willow Moon says
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.
Francesca says
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 😀
Willow Moon says
Thanks Francesca! I hope you like it as much as I do!
Rosalyn O. says
How easy and so yummy! I'm vegan too, I will save this recipe in my Pinterest board :))
Sam @ The Haunted Housewife says
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!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Sam!
Aarika says
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!
Clarissa says
My family loves this soup! Thanks for the recipe, I will be making this often!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Clarissa! I'm so glad your family likes it!