Dairy-Free Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Creamy, comforting, and completely dairy-free, this Broccoli and Cheese Soup is a game-changer for plant-based comfort food lovers. Packed with nutrient-rich broccoli, tender carrots, and a velvety "cheese" sauce made from blended cashews, nutritional yeast, and coconut milk, this recipe delivers all the decadent flavors of traditional broccoli cheese soup—without any dairy. A hint of turmeric adds a golden glow, while lemon juice brightens the flavors. Perfectly thickened and naturally gluten-free, this soup is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a satisfying option for anyone craving something warm, wholesome, and indulgently creamy.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 1 cup, raw, soaked for 2 hours and drained cashews
• 6 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup, full-fat coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the broccoli florets, vegetable broth, and grated carrot to the pot. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

Step 5

While the soup is simmering, prepare the cheese sauce. In a blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, coconut milk, salt, black pepper, and turmeric.

Step 6

Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no nut pieces remaining.

Step 7

Once the broccoli is tender, remove the soup from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.

Step 8

Return the soup to the pot, if necessary, and stir in the cashew cheese sauce until well combined.

Step 9

Reheat the soup gently over low heat if needed, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with additional nutritional yeast or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1946.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1739.7

Total Fat 97.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4834.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.5g	0%
Total Sugars 49.2g
Protein 70.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 442.3mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 3650.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.5%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 37.4%