Description
A velvety, dairy-free broccoli soup made creamy with almonds and enriched with nutritional yeast and lemon juice for a savory, tangy finish. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this soup is wholesome, satisfying, and perfect for cozy meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw almonds, soaked for 8–12 hours (or 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond butter)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large head fresh broccoli (stems and florets separated, chopped)
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: oat cream, truffle oil, chopped chives, or toasted almond flakes
Instructions
- If using whole almonds, soak them in cold water for 8–12 hours, then drain and rinse. If short on time, substitute with almond butter.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Add chopped broccoli stems and sauté for 2 more minutes.
- Add soaked almonds (or almond butter) and vegetable stock. Simmer gently for 8 minutes.
- Stir in broccoli florets, cover, and simmer for another 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Blend the soup with a blender or immersion blender until smooth. Stir in nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust consistency with extra stock or almond milk if desired. Serve warm with optional garnishes.
Notes
- Skip soaking almonds and use almond butter for a quicker version.
- Add cayenne or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Stir in spinach or kale for added greens.
- For a cheesier taste, add more nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months. Reheat gently and thin with stock if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus optional 8 hours soaking)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering & Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
