No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup
Discover the ultimate comfort in every spoonful with this No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup, a hearty, plant-based twist on a classic favorite. This dairy-free recipe achieves its velvety texture by blending tender broccoli and russet potato with unsweetened almond milk, ensuring a luscious consistency without the need for heavy cream. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, and optional nutritional yeast for a savory boost, this soup is as nutritious as it is flavorful. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy weeknight dinner option that’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Serve it with crusty bread for a cozy, satisfying meal that’s sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium, peeled and cubed russet potato
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or plant-based milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets, cubed potato, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the broccoli and potato are tender.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool slightly for safety.
Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until creamy.
Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the almond milk, salt, black pepper, and optional nutritional yeast.
Reheat the soup over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
Finish with a splash of lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Ladle into bowls and enjoy immediately with crusty bread or your favorite toppings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
997 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.0 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4903 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.1 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.1 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 824 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3121 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
