Name: Dairy-Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 4 cups vegan chicken broth; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 medium onion (finely diced); 1 rib celery (finely diced); 2 cloves garlic (finely minced); 2-3/4 cups finely chopped broccoli; 1 cup carrots (julienned); 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. salt (plus more to taste); Black pepper (to taste); Fresh parsley (to garnish); Handful of croutons

This dairy-free broccoli cheddar soup delivers everything you love about the classic comfort food without the dairy. Creamy cashews nutritional yeast and savory spices come together for a cozy plant-based bowl that feels rich satisfying and nourishing.

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Dairy-Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews
2 cups water
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4 cups vegan chicken broth
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 medium onion finely diced
1 rib celery finely diced
2 cloves garlic finely minced
2-3/4 cups finely chopped broccoli
1 cup carrots julienned
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt plus more to taste
Black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley to garnish
Handful of croutons

Instructions

Soak cashews in boiling water for 10 minutes.
Drain cashews and transfer them to a high-speed blender along with 2 cups of water, nutritional yeast and lemon juice. Blend on high until smooth and set aside.
In large pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil along with diced onion and celery. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
Add vegetable broth to pot along with cashew mixture that you had blended.
Mix until uniform. Add in broccoli, carrot and nutmeg and mix again until combined. Bring mixture to boil and lower it to simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until soup has thickened.
Once soup has thickened, remove it from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm with fresh parsley and croutons. Enjoy!