Description
Creamy potato soup delights with rich, comforting flavors from plant-based ingredients. Smooth potatoes blend with herbs and spices, offering a nourishing meal you’ll savor and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds potatoes, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/3 cup dairy-free cream
- Fresh parsley
- Vegan sausage (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté diced onions over medium heat until translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, chopped celery, and seasonings, stirring continuously to prevent burning and develop rich flavors.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot, introducing bay leaves and potatoes, then bring to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables become tender.
- Carefully remove bay leaves from the soup to prevent bitter undertones.
- Using an immersion blender, partially puree the soup, creating a creamy texture while maintaining some vegetable chunks for added complexity.
- Stir in plant-based cream alternative, allowing the soup to warm through without boiling.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley and optional crispy vegan sausage crumbles.
- Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by crusty bread for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for creamy, thick texture.
- Swap dairy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for rich, velvety consistency.
- Use vegetable broth with low sodium to control salt levels during cooking.
- Add smoked paprika or nutritional yeast for extra depth and umami flavor without meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg