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Vegan Potato Soup

This vegan potato soup is a comforting, creamy dish made by simmering potatoes with aromatics in broth until tender, then blending until smooth. Its simple ingredients and adaptable nature make it a cozy, hearty bowl with a velvety texture and inviting appearance. Perfect for customizing with herbs, spices, and toppings for a personalized touch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large potatoes Russets preferred for creaminess
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast optional for cheesy flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Immersion blender or regular blender
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice the potatoes into roughly 2 cm cubes, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers and starts to smell fragrant. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Pour in the diced potatoes and vegetable broth, ensuring the potatoes are covered by about an inch of liquid. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. The potatoes should be soft and breaking apart easily.
  6. Use an immersion blender directly in the pot or carefully transfer the mixture in batches to a blender. Blend until smooth and velvety, with no lumps remaining, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the nutritional yeast (if using), season with salt and pepper to taste, and reheat gently for 2 minutes if needed.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and an optional drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of additional nutritional yeast. Enjoy the creamy, comforting bowl of vegan potato soup.