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.

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.

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

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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 199 kcal

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

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Soak cashews in enough water to cover them. Soak for at least an hour. Drain. Set aside.
2. Add olive oil to a large hot pan. Add onion and cook on medium high heat until translucent.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add chopped broccoli, vegetable broth, cashews, and nutritional yeast. Cook until broccoli is tender. Let cool.
5. 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 Facts

Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 981mg 41%

Potassium 579mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 6g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 24.2%

Vitamin C 127.1%

Calcium 7.1%

Iron 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.