Easy Spiced Creamy Broccoli Soup. Shredded broccoli cooked with spices, basil and a creamy cashew sauce make a delicious Vegan Broccoli Soup. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: fusion

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (red, or white)
  • 2 cups or more grated broccoli or broccoli slaw
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp or more cayenne
  • 2 tbsp or more nutritional yeast
  • 3/4 tsp or more salt
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil or dried basil to taste
  • 1/4 cup cashews (soaked for 15 minutes or longer (1/2 cup for creamier or if using stock instead of non dairy milk))
  • 2 cups or more non dairy milk (unsweetened or use stock)
  • Pepper flakes, cheddar shreds, fresh herbs, lemon juice, toasted seeds or croutons for garnish

Method

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium low heat. Add onions and a dash of salt and cook until mostly translucent. about 6 minutes.
  2. Add the shredded broccoli and spices. Mix and cook for 1-2 minute. Mix in the nutritional yeast and salt. I used some broccoli stems and some florets and processed them in a food processor to get about 2 cups grated broccoli.
  3. Blend the cashews and basil with 1 cup non dairy milk until smooth. Blend a couple of times if the cashews were not soaked. (You can also blend half of the cooked broccoli onion mixture with the cashews). Add to the saucepan. Add the rest of the non dairy milk and mix in. Bring to a boil. About 5 mins. If the soup starts to thicken too much or needs more liquid, Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup or more water and mix in. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Add in vegan cheddar for cheesier
  4. Simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes or until desired consistency. Garnish with red pepper flakes, herbs, a squeeze of lemon. Serve with warm garlic bread or crackers.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.