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Vegan broccoli cheese soup made in our Vitamix.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

This Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup is a comforting and dairy-free twist on a classic favorite. The recipe cleverly uses a blend of nuts, nutritional yeast, and tofu to create a creamy, cheese-like base that's both nutritious and satisfying. The addition of steamed broccoli provides a hearty texture and boost of vitamins. Prepared entirely in a high-performance blender, this soup comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when craving a warm, comforting meal. The combination of spices and vegetable broth enhances the flavor profile, resulting in a soup that's reminiscent of its dairy-based counterpart but with all the benefits of being plant-based.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American, Comfort
Calories: 344
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head (400 g) broccoli
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice
  • ¼ cup (20 g) nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup (70 g) raw almonds
  • ½ cup (65 g) raw cashews
  • 1 whole red bell pepper, seeded
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • Crushed red pepper to taste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ block (210 g) tofu

Method
 

  1. Steam the broccoli and set aside.
  2. Add milk, nutritional yeast, almonds, cashews, red bell pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper to the blender container.
  3. Blend on high speed for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add vegetable broth, nutmeg, and tofu to the blender.
  5. Blend for another 2 minutes on high speed.
  6. Add the steamed broccoli to the blender.
  7. Pulse on variable speed 4 about 5 times to incorporate the broccoli while maintaining some texture.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal

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