Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets ((fresh or frozen)); 1/2 cup carrot (diced); 3/4 cup onion (sliced); 2 cloves garlic (diced); 1/2 cup broth from veggies ((this will come from making cheese sauce)); 1 cup almond milk (plain); 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt ((or to taste)); 1/2 teaspoon pepper ((or to taste)); 2 cups Creamy Vegan Cheese Sauce ((recipe below)); 1 cup potatoes (peeled and diced); 1/4 cup carrots (diced); 1/4 cup onions (diced); 1 cup broth from veggies; 1/2 cup raw cashews (unsoaked, (or 1/2 cup white beans, cooked)); 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch paprika; 1 pinch cayenne (optional)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

A classic favorite, cheddar broccoli soup was one dish I missed after going dairy-free, so I worked hard to come up with this deliciously satisfying vegan version that is loaded with flavor by the spoonful.

Updated at: Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:25:58 GMT