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Home » Soup » Homemade Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Soup.

Homemade Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Soup.

Sep 11, 2018 · Modified: Jan 13, 2022 by Kelly Roenicke · 5 Comments

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cheesy broccoli soup

This vegan cheesy broccoli soup is so warm and comforting on a chilly day! It’s dairy free, but you’d never know it, since it’s full of flavor and so creamy. Serve this with crispy homemade gluten free crackers or your favorite bread.

vegan cheesy broccoli soup in pottery bowls

There’s nothing like a bowl of hot soup on a chilly day. A cozy pot of soup on the stove will fill your house with a delicious aroma and keep you warm inside.

Cheesy broccoli soup is one of my all time favorite soups. The creamy, cheesy soup base, the carrots, onions, and broccoli – all these ingredients come together to make a deliciously comforting recipe.

If you’re dairy free, you might wonder about making a creamy soup. It can be done! You just need the right ingredients. We love dairy free creamy potato soup, cheesy vegetable soup, and of course this easy broccoli soup.

creamy broccoli soup in a white bowl
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Dairy Free Milk

There are many good dairy substitutes available these days. This vegan broccoli soup works well with unsweetened coconut milk beverage from the refrigerated section, but it would also work well with rice milk or almond milk. Even flax milk would be a good choice for this recipe.

Choose a neutral tasting dairy free milk for best results. You can read more about using non-dairy milk in my guide to dairy substitutes.

Dairy Free Cheese

You can experiment with what type of vegan cheese you like. For this recipe, I like the Daiya Cheddar block cheese or the Cheddar Style Slices. Finely chop the vegan cheese before adding it to the soup, and it will add a good creaminess and a nice cheddar flavor.

If Daiya doesn’t work for you, feel free to try any brand of non-dairy cheese that works for your dietary needs.

Ingredients

  • vegan buttery spread
  • chopped onion
  • flour
  • non-dairy milk
  • vegetable broth
  • carrots
  • broccoli florets
  • salt and pepper
  • vegan cheddar cheese

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Saute the chopped onion in the vegan buttery spread. Stir in the flour.
chopped onions in a pan with butter and flour

2. Add the non-dairy milk and broth. Simmer for about 10 minutes, whisking regularly. It will start to thicken.

soup base with flour and broth

3. Once the soup base is thickened, add the carrots and broccoli.

soup pot with broccoli, carrots, and broth

4. Cook for about 15 minutes until the veggies are tender. Puree with an immersion blender.

vegan broccoli soup in a pot

5. Add the vegan cheese and stir until it melts.

vegan cheesy broccoli soup in a pan

Substitutions

  • You can use frozen broccoli if you like.
  • Cauliflower could be used in place of broccoli.
  • You can leave the vegan cheese out, or use a different flavor of cheese if you prefer.
  • Nutritional yeast could also be used instead of vegan cheese.

Watch the video below to see how easy it is to make this soup.

More Vegan Soups

  • Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Dairy Free Tomato Carrot Soup
  • Creamy Cauliflower Carrot Soup
bowls with cheesy vegan broccoli soup

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Recipe

creamy vegan broccoli soup
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Homemade Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Soup.

Creamy, hearty, and delicious, this vegan cheesy broccoli soup is sure to become a family favorite.

Course Soup
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword creamy, easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 250 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon vegan buttery spread
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • ¼ cup vegan buttery spread
  • ¼ cup gluten free flour blend or regular flour
  • 2 cups non-dairy milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups broccoli florets coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • â…“ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 6 ounces vegan cheddar cheese finely chopped
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped onion and 1 tablespoon of vegan buttery spread in a large pot, and cook over medium heat until softened.

  2. Add the ¼ cup vegan buttery spread and the gluten free flour, and whisk together until there are no lumps.

  3. Slowly add the non-dairy milk and vegetable broth, and whisk well. Simmer for about 10 minutes, whisking often. It will start to thicken.

  4. Add the broccoli and carrots, and cook over low heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Add the salt and pepper.

  5. Puree the soup using a hand blender. You can decide how smooth you want your soup to be – I like to leave some pieces of vegetables in there.

  6. Add the vegan cheddar cheese and stir well over low heat until it melts. Season with more salt and pepper if desired.

Recipe Notes

I like the flavor of the Daiya Cheddar Block cheese in this soup. I’ve also used the Cheddar Style Slices. If you have a favorite vegan cheese, go ahead and use that one instead.

If you aren’t vegan, you can use dairy cheese and dairy butter.

Store leftover soup in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for 3-4 days.

I don’t recommend freezing this soup, the texture will be affected.

You can use frozen broccoli florets if desired, rather than fresh broccoli. If you don’t have broccoli, you could use cauliflower.

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Soup.
Amount per Serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
877
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
395
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
4867
IU
97
%
Vitamin C
 
62
mg
75
%
Calcium
 
173
mg
17
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Cathy

    September 24, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    I gave it a 3 b/c i am tired of every recipe I see uses “gluten-free” flour etc. Maybe add options for people who enjoy wheat!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      September 29, 2021 at 5:46 pm

      You can use regular flour in an equal amount.

      Reply
  2. Sarah McClutchy

    December 19, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious! Just as good as a dairy version!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      January 04, 2021 at 10:21 am

      Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed it! :)

      Reply
  3. Darryl

    October 06, 2018 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite soups to make.

    Reply

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