Vegan Broccoli and Parmesan Soup!

Need a soup that is just as good cooled down as it is when it’s hot off the stove?

One of the best things about this creamy broccoli soup is its versatility!

Serve it hot to warm you up on a cold day or chill and present as a light first course for Easter Sunday or Mother’s Day brunch.

In addition to being a great way to use up extra broccoli, this soup is also:

Quick and easy
Creamy without feeling heavy
Pretty green – perfect for Spring
Packed with good-for-you ingredients
Ready to serve in 30 minutes or less!

Ingredients for Vegan Broccoli and Parmesan Soup

whole raw cashews – unsalted
vegan butter
yellow onion
Yukon Gold potatoes
chopped broccoli – frozen works great; just be sure to thaw it first.
vegan chicken-style broth – I use Better Than Bouillon’s No-Chicken Base
vegan basil pesto – Trader Joe’s makes a good one
vegan parmesan cheese – I’m loving Violife
sea salt
ground black pepper

How to Make Vegan Broccoli and Parmesan Soup

STEP ONE: Into a small saucepan filled, add cashews and just enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and allow cashews to boil for 8 minutes. Drain cashews.

STEP TWO: Into a Dutch oven pot on medium heat, add butter. When butter is melted, add onions. Saute 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.

STEP THREE: To the pot with onions, add cashews, potatoes, broccoli, and chicken-style broth. Bring just to a simmer; do not boil. Cover and cook 10 minutes, or until potatoes and broccoli are tender. Remove from heat.

STEP FOUR: Stir in pesto.

STEP FIVE: Transfer soup to a high-speed blender. Blend the soup until smooth or to desired consistency. Depending on the size of your blender, you may need to do this step in two batches.

STEP SIX: Add parmesan cheese and stir gently to blend. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

To serve:

STEP SEVEN: Ladle into soup bowls, top with additional parmesan, and serve hot.

More Springtime Recipes You’ll Love!

Springtime Pesto Fettuccine – Fancy enough for company but quick and easy enough for every day.
Easy Vegan Chilled Asparagus Soup – Cool and refreshing, this easy 6-ingredient chilled asparagus soup is a perfect spring and summertime soup!
Easy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce – Drizzle over roasted broccoli or asparagus. This sauce is rich, creamy, and so very easy!!
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Asparagus & Homemade Pecan Parmesan – No fussy ingredients here; just fresh asparagus along with a handful of staple items you likely already have on hand.

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