This vegan broccoli soup makes the perfect dinner. It’s super creamy, comforting, packed with flavor, and so easy to make!
Why This Recipe Works
We’ve been making this vegan broccoli soup for years and it’s always a winner! It’s ready in no time and it’s packed with nutrients. Plus, it’s rich, creamy, and super satisfying.
You don’t have to be the biggest fan of broccoli to like this soup. It’s just super delicious. Even our toddlers love it!
The addition of vegan cream cheese makes it super creamy and rich. Freshly chopped parsley gives it a nice taste and also adds a lot of nutrients. I also like to add a splash of fresh lemon juice for the ultimate flavor.
I usually serve it with homemade croutons on top. This way it’s filling enough to be a main meal. Or you could serve it along with some crispy bread.
It also makes a great appetizer if you don’t want to serve it as the main course.
Broccoli is usually in season all year round, so you can make this soup any time of the year. I prefer fresh broccoli, but the recipe also works well with frozen broccoli.
All in all, you need about 25 minutes from start to finish to make this recipe. So it’s great for busy days!
What Goes Into This Recipe
- Vegetable Broth – I use organic, vegan vegetable broth without sugar or flavor enhancers.
- Bread – for the homemade croutons. You can use any bread you like. I used whole wheat bread.
- Broccoli – I used fresh broccoli. However, the recipe also works with frozen broccoli.
- Parsley – use freshly chopped parsley for ultimate flavor.
- Vegan Cream Cheese – it makes the soup super creamy and rich.
- Vegan Butter – my favorite dairy-free butter is Earth Balance. Miyoko’s also works well.
- Nutmeg – don’t leave it out for the perfect flavor.
How To Make This Recipe
1. Step: Heat some oil in a large pot. Sauté the onion and the garlic for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
2. Step: Add the broccoli florets and cook for 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
3. Step: Add the vegetable broth.
4. Step: Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Step: Cut the bread into cubes.
6. Step: Heat the vegan butter in a pan on the stovetop until it’s melted. Peel a clove of garlic and add it to the melted butter (don’t chop it). Heat it on low heat for about two minutes until the the butter has a nice garlic flavor. Remove the garlic and discard.
7./8.Step: Add the bread cubes to to the vegan butter and pan-fry until crispy and browned. Set aside.
9. Step: Add the remaining ingredients and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you could also transfer it to a blender or food processor.
10. Step: Pour the blended soup into bowls and garnish with the homemade croutons and freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- I used fresh broccoli for this vegan broccoli soup. However, you could also replace it with frozen broccoli. Let it thaw at room temperature before you start with this recipe.
- You need vegan cream cheese for this soup. My favorite is Trader Joe’s plain vegan cream cheese. The recipe also works with Tofutti, Miyoko’s, or Kite Hill cream cheese.
- I like to use whole wheat bread with seeds for my croutons, but the recipe works with any kind of bread. Just pick the one you like best. You could also skip the homemade croutons and serve it with a few slices of crusty bread or homemade focaccia bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Does The Broccoli Soup Last?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it will last up to 3 days.
Can I Freeze It?
Yes, it freezes really well. Make sure to let it cool down completely after cooking. Then transfer it into a freezer safe container and freeze it for up to 3 months.
To thaw, store it in the fridge overnight or a few hours at room temperature. Then heat in a small pot on the stovetop. You might want to add more salt and pepper and maybe a bit of vegan cream cheese for the perfect flavor.
Related Recipes
- Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup
- Vegan Pumpkin Soup
- Vegan Potato Soup
- Quinoa Soup with Kale and Potatoes
- Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
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I hope you like this vegan broccoli soup as much as we do around here.
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Vegan Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 7 cups broccoli florets equals 17 oz of broccoli (weight without stalk, just florets)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- freshly chopped parsley, to garnish
For the Croutons:
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 clove of garlic
Instructions
- Heat some oil in a large pot. Sauté the onion and the garlic for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Add the vegetable broth.
- Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the croutons. Cut the bread into cubes.
- Heat the vegan butter in a pan on the stovetop until it's melted. Peel a clove of garlic and add it to the melted butter (don't chop it). Heat it on low heat for about two minutes until the the butter has a nice garlic flavor. Remove the garlic and discard.
- Add the bread cubes to to the vegan butter and pan-fry until crispy and browned. Set aside.
- Add the remaining ingredients and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you could also transfer it to a blender or food processor.
- Pour the blended soup into bowls and garnish with the homemade croutons and freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- I used fresh broccoli for this vegan rbi. However, you could also replace it with frozen broccoli. Let it thaw at room temperature before you start with this recipe.
- You need vegan cream cheese for this soup. My favorite is Trader Joe’s plain vegan cream cheese. The recipe also works with Tofutti, Miyoko’s, or Kite Hill cream cheese.
- I like to use whole wheat bread with seeds for my croutons, but the recipe works with any kind of bread. Just pick the one you like best. You could also skip the homemade croutons and serve it with a few slices of crusty bread.
- Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it will last up to 3 days.
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