Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a healthy and eco-friendly version of the much-loved classic soup, made completely without milk, animal cheese, or butter and is 100% plant-based! The sauce is thick, smooth, and has a distinctive savory cheese aroma, combined with crunchy broccoli pieces and other soft vegetables. This dish is very special because it retains the warm and delicious taste of the original soup, but is lighter on the digestion, rich in calcium fiber and plant nutrients.Perfect as a comforting main course in cold weather or as a filling lunch.
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Time
50 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #the main ingredient:
- 400 grams of broccoli, cut into small florets, thinly slice the stems
- One medium carrot, cut into small cubes
- One onion, finely chopped
- 700 ml plain vegetable stock
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- One medium sized potato, cut into small cubes
- 250 ml plain vegetable milk (liquid coconut milk/soy milk/cashew milk)
- #cheese sauce ingredients and spices;
- 50 grams of raw cashew nuts, soak in hot water for 15 minutes
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (gives a distinctive cheesy flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (for a beautiful color)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch dissolved in a little water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pan, saute the onions until soft, add the garlic and carrots, cook until fragrant
- 2
Add the potatoes and broccoli stems and stir well. Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- 3
Meanwhile, blend the soaked cashews with the plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, and all the spices until completely smooth and thick.
- 4
Add the broccoli florets to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, keeping them crisp and green. Pour in the cheese sauce mixture and stir well.
- 5
Add the cornstarch mixture and cook slowly, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens completely. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Serve warm. Your delicious dish is ready to be enjoyed!