Vegan Potato Soup (Straightforward & Wholesome Recipe)

This ultra-creamy vegan potato soup recipe is divinely fragrant with garlic and rosemary. Excellent for a lightweight and wholesome however deeply satisfying meal. It is one in all my favourite soups, proper alongside this lentil soup and this garlicky white bean soup.

I normally fire up a pot of this hearty vegan potato soup on chilly days and days once I want an additional dose of consolation. It is the proper pick-me-up: creamy, satisfying and oh so scrumptious.

And whereas it tastes nearly as good as a traditional potato soup, y’know, the one loaded with butter, cream and bitter cream, it’s so a lot better for you!

I exploit a splash of fennel on this soup to provide it slightly further yum–that one thing you would possibly miss if you’re used to bacon in potato soup. I additionally add in some rosemary as a result of the flavour of this intensely fragrant herb dovetails superbly with the creamy blandness of potatoes.

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Why you’ll love this soup

• Cozy and comforting. Potatoes are nothing if not consolation meals, and including them right into a creamy soup makes them even cozier. There are a number of flavorings on this soup, however the star is unequivocally the mighty spud.
• Wholesome. Potatoes get a foul rap after being cooked into unhealthy meals or they’re blamed for being too starchy. However spuds are loaded with fiber, nutritional vitamins and minerals and, let’s admit, they’re scrumptious! You may be higher off slicing out processed carbs from bread, pasta and refined flours reasonably than carbs from greens like potatoes and candy potatoes. This potato soup has no butter or cream in it: as an alternative, it has an fragrant base of onions, garlic and fennel sauteed in heart-healthy further virgin olive oil.
• Straightforward, one-pot recipe. You already know I like straightforward recipes, and this vegan potato soup recipe would not get any simpler. You throw all of the components in a single pot and cook dinner. Minutes later, howdy yummy!
• Soy-free, nut-free and gluten-free recipe. The roux that helps add creaminess and physique to the soup is made with gluten-free all-purpose flour. Non-dairy milk provides extra creaminess.

Substances

• Additional virgin olive oil. I like including an excellent glug of olive oil as a result of it helps taste the soup and makes it further wholesome. Additionally research present that including wholesome fat to high-carb meals can decrease the glycemic response.
• Potatoes. Purple potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes are most well-liked for his or her creamy texture and buttery taste.
• Aromatics and herbs: garlic, onions, floor fennel and dried rosemary. These add wonderful taste to the soup however in addition they contribute a ton of dietary worth.
• Seasonings/spices: floor black pepper and paprika. The paprika might be substituted with smoked paprika.
• Water or vegetable broth.
• Non-dairy milk. I exploit oat milk, however soy milk and cashew milk are advantageous substitutes. You may as well use some other dairy-free milk of your selection.
• Optionally available ingredient: soy sauce or tamari. This provides a pleasant hit of umami however you may skip it, particularly if soy-free.

Toppings for vegan potato soup

Potato soup by itself is usually a bit plain to have a look at, so gown it up with these scrumptious toppings:

• Scallions or chives
• Vegan cheddar cheese shreds
• Vegan bitter cream
• Pickled jalapeno peppers

Serving strategies

• A bowl of this vegan potato soup is a whole and filling meal by itself. However you may serve it with a toasted slice of French bread or with a vegan Caesar salad for a yummy, healthful meal.

Storage directions

• Refrigerate: Retailer the vegan potato soup within the fridge in an hermetic container for as much as 4 days.
• Freeze: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for as much as 4 months.
• Reheat: Thaw and reheat the soup on the stovetop or within the microwave till heated by.

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