Vegan Creamy Courgette Soup
Indulge in the velvety goodness of this Vegan Creamy Courgette Soup, a comforting bowl of plant-based perfection that’s both nourishing and easy to make. This recipe combines the natural creaminess of blended courgettes with the umami punch of nutritional yeast and the subtle sweetness of unsweetened almond milk, creating a luxurious texture without dairy. Fresh basil adds a burst of herbaceous brightness, while garlic, onion, and a hint of lemon juice layer in depth and zest. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pot soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal-prep lunches. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread or a simple salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s vegan, gluten-free, and irresistibly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 medium garlic cloves
- 4 medium courgettes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves.
Slice the courgettes into thin rounds.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another minute, until it's fragrant.
Add the sliced courgettes to the pot, stir well, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the courgettes start to soften.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, until the courgettes are tender.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly before blending.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
Return the pot to low heat and stir in the almond milk, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Gently heat the soup until warmed through, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your vegan creamy courgette soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4832 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.5 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 766 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 4574 mg | 97% | |
*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.
