Vegan Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups Broccoli florets (Fresh or frozen, roughly chopped)
• 1 medium Yellow onion (Chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (Minced)
• 4 cups Vegetable broth (Low-sodium recommended)
• 1 large Potato (Peeled and diced)
• 1/4 cup Nutritional yeast (For a cheesy flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (Optional, for sautéing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly cracked, to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat (optional). If not using oil, you can sauté the onion in a little water.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the diced potato and broccoli florets to the pot, followed by the vegetable broth.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

6. 6

   Once the vegetables are soft, remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer it in batches to a blender.

7. 7

   Stir in the nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Adjust seasonings to taste.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast or some fresh herbs if desired.