Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup
This vegan broccoli cheddar cheese soup is a plant based version of a classic recipe - with rich and creamy flavors, and all the cheesiness you can handle.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups cheddar cheese vegan, shredded
- 2 Cups broccoli florets
- 1 ½ Cups vegetable broth
- 8 Ounces coconut milk full fat
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- ¼ onion diced, large
- 1 Tablespoon vegan butter or Olive Oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small pot, boil the broccoli florets until softened. Drain and pulse 2-3 times in a food processor. You still want some chunks, so don’t over process.
- In a medium pot, melt the butter and saute the onions for 2–3 minutes or until translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the broth and coconut milk. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the vegan cheese to the pot and stir until thoroughly melted. Let it cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the broccoli to the pot and stir thoroughly, letting it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Salt and pepper to your liking, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 958mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 471IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.