Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 10 min
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

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Broccoli Cheese Soup
Recipe by Blending For GoodCourse: SoupsCuisine: Comfort, AmericanDifficulty: Medium
Servings
4
servings
Prep time
10
minutes
Calories
344
kcal
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.
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
Directions
Steam the broccoli and set aside.
Add milk, nutritional yeast, almonds, cashews, red bell pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper to the blender container.
Blend on high speed for 4-5 minutes.
Add vegetable broth, nutmeg, and tofu to the blender.
Blend for another 2 minutes on high speed.
Add the steamed broccoli to the blender.
Pulse on variable speed 4 about 5 times to incorporate the broccoli while maintaining some texture.
Serve immediately.

53 responses to “Broccoli Cheese Soup”

Lisa

April 30, 2023

Tip – if you don’t have veggie broth save some of the liquid from steaming the broccoli to sub in

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  May 1, 2023
  
  Great idea!
Karrie Scribner

April 29, 2023

Oh yum 😋
Happy is Happy and the soup looks divine.

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  May 1, 2023
  
  It’s a family favorite!
Dana

October 24, 2022

This is the first attempt at soup I’ve made with my new Vitamix purchase. Totally delicious soup! This recipe was just as good as the regular broccoli cheese soup recipe I use but much healthier, faster, and clean up was a breeze. My husband couldn’t believe this soup was ‘hot’ and ready from the container I used to mix it in! I also did a taste test of the ‘cheese’, excellent as well. I will make soup again, and queso, too! Yummy! Thank you!

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  November 9, 2022
  
  Nothing beats the feeling of impressing someone with your fancy blender skills! I’ll never get over how cool the steam coming out of the top is!
Michelle Bland

October 2, 2022

Shalva,

Recipe calls for 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast but notes 60 grams? My whole bottle of nutritional yeast is only 120 grams. Am I using the wrong ingredient?
TIA, Michelle Bland

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  October 7, 2022
  
  Good catch! It’s 1/4 cup which is 20 grams.