You have to make my easy creamy vegan broccoli soup recipe. Broccoli cheddar soup is one of my winter ultimate favs, but it always feels too heavy and rich. I always feel like I shouldn’t be eating it, so I wanted a guilt free version.
This soup is full of vegetables, the good kind that have great anti-cancer properties. The creamy base is made using cauliflower. We eat cauliflower weekly, mostly roasted. So this is a nice way to sneak it into a dish. It comes out so luscious and creamy, you wouldn’t even know it was vegan.
I tend to use the cauliflower sauce base for other things like a sub for Alfredo sauce, and a base instead of cream when making dishes for Sam. There is no end to the ways you can use this. It is absolutely delicious and satisfying, and I go in for second helpings without calorie counting (not like I actually calorie count lol).
I said to add garlic powder, but if you have actual garlic on hand, it makes it even better. The smell of the house when you cook garlic is always the best. I can never get over it, am I right?
Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups cauliflower florets
- 6 cups water
- 4 cup broccoli
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or cooked fresh garlic)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup nut milk (I prefer coconut, not the canned)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1 tbsp vegan cheese (optional)
Instructions
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Place the water and cauliflower in a pot and boil it for ten minutes. Remove the cauliflower with a slotted spoon. Do not discard the water and keep it in the pot.
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Add the cauliflower to a food processor or blender. Puree the cauliflower, garlic powder, salt, pepper and milk with one cup of liquid from the pot.
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Add the broccoli & shredded carrot to the pot, and add the white sauce from the processor/blender. Bring to a boil, and lower the heat to a simmer for 30 minutes.
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Sprinkle the cheese on top when you serve.
This looks delicious, and your bowls are cute too! Always up for a creamy vegan soup!
I live a good creamy soup full of veggies
My friend loves broccoli soup and this recipe looks perfect!
i LOVE the idea of subbing cauliflower! What a great idea and soo much healthier. I cannot wait to try this!
Thanks! You can also use the cauliflower sauce to sub for alfredo as well.
Sounds like a great recipe to try, Would love making this for dinner one day, thanks!
Thank you, it is soooo good!
Sounds delicious! I love that you mention anti-cancer properties! That’s how I get my 9-year-old to eat his broccoli hahahaha!
OMG haha scare tactics, huh? :p
Soup is such a great meal!
sounds delicious, i need to try this!
Love this recipe..particularly with coconut milk. I am going to make one tonight on rainy day.
Warms the soul right up 🙂
Broccoli Soup is one of my favorites, and this one looks delicious! There is nothing better for lunch or even a light dinner, especially when served with a salad and some warm bread.
Couldn’t agree more!
This recipe looks amazing! My sister is always looking for Vegan recipes so I cannot wait to share this with her!
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Thanks, she will love it!
Omg what an amazing and hearty recipe! I’ll be making this one this weekend. yum!
Yay! If you do, make sure to let me know or tag me on IG 🙂
I’ve been making this monthly soup since I first found your recipe – it is so good and so easy. Will be interested to try the new tweaked version.
Oh, that’s great! Next time you make it tag me on IG if you want. I will probably give this recipe an overhaul in the fall since it’s too hot these days for soup. In the winter I make it so much too, it really is so simple and satisfying, plus I love that it’s so low cal and full of power veggies!