Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Cashews and Nutritional Yeast Recipe
This isn’t your grandma’s cheddar soup—unless your grandma was a cashew-soaking, nooch-loving plant-based goddess with impeccable seasoning skills.
We’re talking creamy, dreamy broccoli cheddar vibes, minus the dairy drama and digestive regret—because nuts, not cows, did the heavy lifting here.
Cashews bring the silk, broccoli brings the crunch, and nutritional yeast shows up with its A-game, dropping cheesy flavor like it’s hot.
You blend it, you slurp it, and you silently judge everyone still eating canned soup.
Perfect for nights when life’s a mess, but your soup? Utterly flawless.
Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Cashews and Nutritional Yeast Recipe
A rich and velvety broccoli cheddar-style soup made completely dairy-free using blended cashews, nutritional yeast, and bold veggie magic.
Ingredients
Method
- In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft and transparent—like your patience by midweek.
- Add broccoli florets, salt, mustard, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir like you mean it.
- Pour in the broth. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until the broccoli softens but still has emotional structure.
- While that simmers, blend soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, and a ladle of broth until creamy and smug.
- Add cashew mixture back into the soup. Stir and simmer for 5 more minutes while judging dairy products silently.
- Blend the whole soup for ultra-smoothness or leave it a little chunky—like your favorite ex.
- Finish with lemon juice if you’re feeling fancy or need brightness in your life.
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 90%
- Vitamin B6: 20%
- Iron: 18%
- Calcium: 12%
- Magnesium: 15%
💡 Notes & Tips
- Soak the cashews longer if your blender is cheap and rebellious.
- Add a dash of smoked paprika for a hint of drama.
- Want crunch? Toasted breadcrumbs on top. You’re welcome.
- Freeze leftovers and feel superior to your future self.
- No nutritional yeast? Add miso paste for that savory hit (and instant street cred).
