Vegan Potato Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 People
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Calories
145 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Vegan Potato Soup
Description
Vegan Potato Soup starts with sautéing carrots, onions, celery, and dried parsley in vegan butter to release their flavors. Flour is added to create a roux that thickens the soup later. The addition of vegetable broth, cubed yellow potatoes, cashew milk, and salt builds the soup's body. The mixture is simmered until the potatoes soften. Puréeing a portion of the soup contributes to a creamy, slightly chunky consistency that balances texture. The final boil thickens the soup to a satisfying, spoonable consistency without dairy products, making it suitable for vegan diets.
The soup’s mild seasoning and creamy texture make it versatile for serving as a light meal or starter. It pairs well with crusty bread or a simple salad.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1/2 cup carrot thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 1/4 cup celery sliced
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose or gluten-free flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cups yellow potato cut into small cubes
- 1 1/2 cups cashew milk unsweetened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large pot on medium high heat. Once melted, add in the carrot, onion, celery, and parsley and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
- Add in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the broth. Add in the potato, milk, and salt. Boil for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes.
- Finally, remove the lid and bring to a boil for 2 more minutes, just until it starts to thicken.
- Transfer 1 cup to a high-powered blender and purée. Stir back into the soup.
- DEVOUR!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1215mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2838IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.