Vegan Broccoli Potato Soup 

Vegan broccoli potato soup that’s not only plant based, but also gluten free. This is the perfect choice for all happy, healthy vegans out there. 

What makes my vegan potato broccoli soup so delicious

Let’s get straight down to the facts!

• It’s PACKED with good-for-you veggies! Delicious broccoli, starchy potato and fiery garlic are the base in this vegan potato soup recipe. More about the nutrients down below!
• ANYONE can make it. Are you a student during a busy exam period? A single mum? A cooking newbie? Or perhaps a busy self-employed bee (a.k.a me)? Anyone can easily whip up this soup.
• It’s the ideal gluten free vegan soup! Talk about a double bonus! Not only is it vegetarian and vegan, it’s also gluten free.
• Moreover, it’s finished within 30 minutes. You’ll need less than 30 minutes to prep, cook, blend and finish your soup. Need I say more?
• It’s my absolute FAVOURITE vegan soup for colds! When you’re down with a cold or flu, the easiest thing to do is just eat crackers, bread and clear soup. If you can, I encourage you to make this green soup! It will be just as warm and nourishing, while also boosting those vitamin levels!
• Last but not least, it’s GORGEOUS. Want to impress your guests? Not only is this soup Insta-worthy, it’s perfect for dinner parties. 

Now that we’ve basically decided you HAVE to try it, let’s have a look at what you will need. 

THE INGREDIENTS FOR YOUR VEGAN GREEN SOUP

Want to make this gorgeous soup? This is what you’ll need to put down on your groceries shopping list:

• Broccoli (duh)
• Potato (shocking ….)
• Garlic
• Vegetable stock
• Olive oil (or other vegetable oil like sesame, sunflower, rapeseed, etc)
• Nutritional yeast
• Seasoning: salt, black pepper, garlic powder & paprika
• Pine nuts, sesame and vegan-friendly single cream (all optional toppings)

Apart from the optional toppings, all these ingredients should be easy to find and totally affordable! Got them all? Great! Let’s move on to the cooking process. Disclaimer: It’s super duper easy.

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VEGAN POTATO SOUP RECIPE: STEP-BY-STEP

Step-by-step instructions with photos?

Do I hear you scream yes? Here we go.

1. Heat up ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a medium-sized pan. I recommend using a non-stick type of pan to make things easier. Peel your garlic (7 cloves) and add to a hot pan. No need to press it or chop it up as everything will be blended later on. Add 1 large white potato (cubed). It’s important to chop up your potato very small, which will make the cooking time a lot faster. 
2. Gently fry for about 10 minutes on medium high heat. You’ll want to stir it quite frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of your pan. Flat wooden spatulas are wonderful at getting any bits that are stuck off the surface. If your garlic & potato cubes do keep sticking during the initial 10 minutes, don’t be afraid to add a splash of water. 
3. Add half a litre of vegetable stock. You can make your own easy vegetable stock by combining one stock cube with a liter of boiling hot water and giving it a good stir. Bring everything to boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Then add broccoli and another half a liter of your vegetable stock. Let simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
5. In the meantime, roast ¼ cup of pine nuts for just a few minutes on high heat. Use a non-stick pan and don’t use any oil. P.S. - be very careful, pine nuts are way too dear to burn!  
6. Then transfer your soup to a blender. It’s now time to add your delicious seasoning. You will need 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika and 3 tablespoon of nutritional yeast. 
7. Blend, blend, blend until perfectly smooth! 
8. That’s it! Your vegan broccoli potato soup is ready to be served! Find more serving suggestions below!

See? It’s super duper easy! 

MY TOP THREE TIPS

I know I’ve mentioned this creamy vegan soup is super easy, but that doesn’t mean you won’t benefit from a few additional tips. Here we go! 

• Serve with roasted pine nuts, sesame seeds (I used a mix of white and black sesame seeds), some more paprika, salt flakes and pepper.
• If you don’t own a blender, you can use a hand mixer! 
• Lover of vegan cream soups? Feel free to add a drizzle of your favourite plant based cooking cream too! This usually won’t affect the taste, but will make your soup creamier, smoother and slightly richer. You can either add the cream before blending or later on just before serving.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF VEGAN BROCCOLI POTATO SOUP

Wonder what type of vitamins you’ll be getting in? Let’s have a good look at all our star ingredients. This will give you an idea of the nutritional profile and is just another proof why this is the best vegan soup for colds!

BROCCOLI

There are tons of great vegan recipes with broccoli out there and that comes as no surprise. It’s low in carbs and contains a huge variety of minerals and vitamins. Some of the most notable ones are vitamin C, K1, folate, potassium, manganese and iron. Last but not least, it’s rich in antioxidants.

You might now know that broccoli can be eaten raw and is also richer in protein that most other veggies. 

POTATO

This comes as no news to anyone that knows me, but I’m a huge potato lover. The reason why I incorporated potato in this soup recipe is because it helps make the texture smoother and creamier.

Apart from that, potatoes are also a great way to boost the nutrients in any recipe. They’re rich in potassium, vitamin C and fibre. Plus, they contain some important other nutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron and vitamin B6. 

GARLIC

Hands up if you’re a fellow garlic lover? Welcome to the club.

Not only is garlic delish, it’s super good for you. It helps boost immunity, works as an anti-inflammatory ingredient, helps improve cardiovascular health and can even treat athlete’s foot (who knew?!).

The bottom line? Never shy away from adding plenty of garlic to your food. 

NUTRITIONAL YEAST

Nutritional yeast is sometimes referred to as nooch or yeast flakes. In recent years, it’s become a bit of a staple in vegan cooking. 

Nooch is a complete protein, a great source of B vitamins and trace minerals. Not only that, it can help prevent B12 deficiency among vegans as it’s so rich in many B vitamins. 

It’s usually fortified with extra vitamins, which is another bonus.

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For more delicious healthy vegan recipes like this, make sure to check out my: 

• Easy Tabbouleh Salad
• 6 Plant Based Smoothies
• Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
• Creamy Green Pasta
• Vegan Bliss Balls

This just about wraps up my creamy vegan potato soup post! As always, if you have any trouble making my vegan shortbread biscuits, simply comment down below or message me directly on Instagram. I’ll be sure to help you out in case you get stuck! 

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