Vegan & Gluten-Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A creamy, comforting broccoli cheddar soup made entirely without dairy or gluten. This easy recipe features plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, and vegan cheese for the perfect cheesy flavor, plus healthy veggies and anti-inflammatory spices.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup vegan cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a big pot, warm up the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Bring on the broccoli: Add the chopped broccoli florets and stalks, cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Flavorful broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and plant-based milk, bring to a simmer.
- Creamy magic: In a separate bowl, whisk together nutritional yeast, flour, and turmeric. Slowly add this mixture to the pot while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Cheesy delight: Remove from heat and stir in the vegan cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season to perfection: Add salt and pepper as desired. For a touch of smokiness, a pinch of smoked paprika is delightful.
Notes
- Use soaked cashews for extra creaminess.
- Roast broccoli for more flavor.
- Add toppings like gluten-free croutons, herbs, or vegan sriracha.