Vegan Avgolemono Soup

Discover the comforting flavors of Greece with this Vegan Avgolemono Soup, a plant-based twist on the traditional lemony classic. This creamy, yet dairy-free soup combines tender vegetables, wholesome chickpeas, and fluffy rice or orzo in a seasoned vegetable broth, brightened with fresh lemon juice and a hint of turmeric for a vibrant golden hue. Nutritional yeast lends a subtle savory note, while blending the chickpeas creates a luscious, velvety texture reminiscent of the original egg-infused recipe. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this hearty soup is perfect as a cozy main course or a light appetizer. Garnished with fresh dill, it’s a beautiful, satisfying dish for vegans and soup lovers alike.

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 yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup cooked white rice or orzo
• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon turmeric (for color, optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

Step 2

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 3

In a blender, combine the chickpeas, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, turmeric (if using), and 1 cup of the hot broth from the pot. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Pour the chickpea mixture back into the pot with the simmering soup. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Add the cooked rice or orzo to the pot and season the soup with salt and black pepper. Allow the soup to simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh dill, if using. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2293.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1464.5

Total Fat 49.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7158.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 206.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.1g	0%
Total Sugars 48.0g
Protein 61.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 475.0mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 4468.1mg	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: 29.3%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 54.5%