Vegan Potato Soup

 

Vegan Potato Soup

 From this blog

• 3 lbs potatoes (about 5 to 6 medium potatoes)
• 4 to 6 celery stalks
• 4 to 6 carrots
• 2 small or 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 8 cloves garlic
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups unsweetened plant milk of choice
• 1 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• sea salt to taste
• fresh cracked pepper

Optional Garnish

• Vegan Bacon Bits
• diced green onion
• vegan yogurt or sour cream

 

1.            Wash and prep the celery, carrots, and onion. Dice the onion and chop the carrots and celery into half-moons.

2.            Heat a large, heavy-bottom pot over medium-high. Add the celery carrots, and onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent. You do not need to use oil because the onions will quickly release their liquid and keep the veggies from sticking.

3.            While the veggies are starting to cook, prep the garlic and potato. Peel the garlic and chop or use a Microplane to grate into a paste. Wash the potatoes and dice into small, 1/2 inch cubes.

4.            After the onions are translucent, add the garlic and other spices to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for about one minute. (Careful, garlic burns quickly)

5.            Add the broth and milk to the pot and stir to combine, deglazing the bottom of the pot if necessary.

6.            Add the potatoes and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and continue to boil until the potatoes are fork-tender (about 10 minutes)

7.            Add nutritional yeast and stir to combine. Keep the soup chunky, or use a potato masher to smash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup. Alternatively, you can use a hand blender to make a smoother, creamier soup.

8.            Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve right away. Garnish with Vegan Bacon Bits, green onions, and vegan yogurt or sour cream.

• Notes:
• For meal-prep, freezer meal, and storage instructions, see those sections in the blog post above.
• If you want to add more veggies and nutrition to this soup, some great choices are: corn kernals, kidney beans, spinach, or kale. This is a thick soup, so if you add more veggies either reduce the other vegetables or add more liquid.