Broccoli Cheese Soup (vegan)
Easy to make broccoli cheese soup (vegan style), in an Instant Pot or stovetop.
Ingredients:
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olive oil
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1/2 onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves
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6 cups chopped broccoli (if using frozen, reduce milk to 2 cups)
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16 oz vegetable broth
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2 1/2 cups oat milk (any milk substitute will work - almond, rice or coconut milk)
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1 1/3 cup canned coconut milk (must be coconut milk, using the thick portion)
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1/3 cup nutritional yeast
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dash of paprika
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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dash of salt
Directions:
1. Lightly coat the bottom of the Instant Pot or stock pot (for stove top cooking) with olive oil.
2. Cook onions and garlic for about 4 minutes.
3. Add broth, milk substitute, canned coconut milk, and broccoli, bring to a simmer.
4. Instant Pot: add nutritional yeast and all spices, stir and place lid on Instant Pot and cook SOUP for 1 hour.
4. Stove top: simmer or boil, until broccoli is soft, stir often. Then reduce heat and add nutritional yeast and spices, let simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Make a rue by whisking together 2 tablespoons of all-purpose, gluten free flour and 4 tablespoons of oat milk (or milk substitute), this should be THICK.
6. Instant Pot: make sure the Instant Pot has all the pressure released (if necessary) and then add the rue, stirring until the soup is your desired thickness.
6. Stove top: add the rue and stir until the soup is your desired thickness.
7. Serve with a sprinkling of shredded dairy free cheese (*Daiya or Violife).
Servings: 3 (2 cups per serving)
Allergy free from:
Gluten
Wheat
Dairy*
Nuts
Fish
Egg
Soy