Gluten Free Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

This creamy, dairy-free broccoli soup gets its cozy depth from a blend of tender broccoli, sweet carrots, and a rich cashew cream that's whipped up right in the blender. Smoked paprika and a touch of dry mustard give it a warm, savory backbone, while nutritional yeast and a bright squeeze of lemon juice bring that unmistakable cheesy tang without any actual cheese involved. Simmered in a base of vegetable broth and full-fat coconut milk, then partially blended for the perfect balance of silky and chunky, it's the kind of bowl that feels indulgent but comes together in one pot. A final ladle over shredded vegan cheese and fresh herbs makes it feel special enough for company. It's a comforting, satisfying soup that fits neatly into a gluten free lineup without missing a beat.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the cashew cream

½ cup raw cashews
Roasted Salted Cashews, 7 oz Gold Emblem Fancy Whole Cashews Sea Salt Simply Nature Organic Non-GMO Roasted Cashews Salted Kirkland Signature Roasted and Salted Cashews Bazzini Salted Jumbo Cashews
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1 cup boiling water

For the soup

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dry mustard
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
3 cups vegetable broth
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
4 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces (about 1 large head)
⅓ cup nutritional yeast
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp black pepper

For serving

vegan cheese, shredded, for serving (optional)
fresh chives or parsley, chopped, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the cashews in a heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse.
2
Transfer the soaked cashews to a blender with 3/4 cup fresh water and blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside.

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