Heart Healthy Vegan Broccoli and "Cheese" Soup

Name: Heart Healthy Vegan Broccoli and "Cheese" Soup
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower, chopped; 1 head broccoli florets and spears, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten free if needed); 1 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegan | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

This heart healthy vegan broccoli "cheese" soup is a creamy, comforting dish that’s completely dairy-free. Made with broccoli, cauliflower, nutritional yeast, and almond milk, it mimics the rich texture of traditional cheese soups without the added fat or cholesterol. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it’s a low-calorie, heart-smart meal perfect for everyone.

For more plant-based favorites, explore our Heart Healthy Soup Recipes.

Total Time

60 minutes

Servings

8

Calories

73

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How to Make Vegan Broccoli and "Cheese" Soup

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, potato, celery, onion, garlic and vegetable broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2

Cook, partially covered, until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes. Using an immersion blender or carefully transferring the soup to a blender, blend the soup until smooth.
Step 3

Stir in the almond milk, nutritional yeast, vinegar, nutmeg, salt and black pepper. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Add the chopped thyme and stir.
Step 4

Serve topped with chopped parsley, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 cup

73

Calories

0

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

343

mg

Sodium

13

g

Carbs

0

g

Sat. Fat

2

g

Fiber

4

g

Protein

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Heart Healthy Vegan Broccoli and "Cheese" Soup

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