🥦 Creamy Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Cozy Winter Comfort Bowl)

This Creamy Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the definition of cozy comfort. It’s thick, velvety, and full of rich, cheesy flavor — but there’s no dairy, no gluten, and no guilt.

Made with blended cashews, carrots, and nutritional yeast, it gets that perfect golden color and creamy cheddar-style texture — all from plants.
The broccoli adds freshness and crunch, while the garlic and onion base make it deeply savory and satisfying.

It’s the kind of soup you crave when it’s cold outside — warm, nourishing, and totally soul-soothing. 🍲

💚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🥦 Ultra Creamy: Silky, cheesy texture without dairy.
• 🌱 Vegan & Gluten-Free: 100% plant-powered comfort food.
• 🧄 One Pot Simplicity: Easy, quick, and minimal cleanup.
• 🕯️ Cozy & Nourishing: Perfect for chilly nights.
• 📸 Pinterest Gold: Golden soup, steam, rustic bread — pure click magnet.

This soup turns an ordinary weeknight into a cozy ritual. Picture this: a candle flickering, a warm bowl in your hands, crusty bread on the side, and that cheesy aroma filling the air.

It’s comfort food that feeds both your body and your mood — indulgent and wholesome at the same time. 🌿

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🥦 Creamy Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Cozy Winter Comfort Bowl)

Cooking Method: Roasting, Sauteing Courses: Lunch

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 35 mins

Best Season: Fall, Winter

Description

Rich, cheesy, and completely dairy-free — this Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the ultimate cozy winter dinner. 🥦
Made creamy with cashews and veggies for that perfect golden comfort bowl.

Ingredients

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• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
• ½ cup raw cashews (soaked 15 min in hot water)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Lemon juice (for brightness)

Optional: chili flakes, vegan cheese shreds, or roasted broccoli for garnish.

Instructions

Sauté Aromatics:

1. Heat olive oil in pot. Add onion, garlic, and carrot. Sauté 3–4 mins until fragrant.
   

Add Broth & Broccoli:

1. Add broccoli and vegetable broth. Simmer 10 minutes until veggies are soft.
   

Blend the Base:

1. Transfer half the soup (with cashews, nutritional yeast, and almond milk) to blender. Blend until creamy.
   

Simmer & Serve:

1. Stir well, season with paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve hot with bread.
   

Note

🌟 Tips

• For extra cheesy flavor, add more nutritional yeast or vegan cheddar shreds.
• Add potatoes for an even creamier texture.
• Store in fridge for 4 days — reheats beautifully.
• Serve with garlic toast or roasted chickpeas for crunch.