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Cheesy Vegan Potato Leek Soup

You won't miss the dairy in this ultra creamy, cheesy vegan potato leek soup.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 leeks white and pale green parts, cleaned and finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups unflavored soy milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper hot sauce or more, to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh chives for topping

Instructions

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  1. Coat the bottom of a large pot with oil and place it over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the leeks and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until very fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  2. Add soy milk, broth, potatoes and thyme to the pot and give everything a stir. Raise the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and allow to simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.
  3. Transfer ⅓ of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy, then return it to the pot and stir it into the rest of the soup. Reheat if needed. Stir in the nutritional yeast, hot sauce and vinegar, then season the soup with salt and pepper. Taste test and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  4. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chives and additional hot sauce. Serve.

Notes

  • I find soy milk gives the best results with this recipe, but you could try swapping out another type of non-dairy milk like almond or cashew, with varied results.

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 668mg (28%) Potassium 1374mg (39%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1707IU (34%) Vitamin C 66mg (73%) Calcium 311mg (31%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 668mg 28%
Potassium 1374mg 29%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1707IU 34%
Vitamin C 66mg 73%
Calcium 311mg 31%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.