Name: Vegan Potato Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegan butter; 1/3 medium yellow onion, (diced); 2 carrots, (diced); 1/4 cup celery, (diced); 4 garlic cloves, (diced); 4-5 medium yukon or russet potatoes, (cubed); 3 cups vegetable broth, (low-sodium); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 1/2 cup plant-based milk; 1/2 cup vegan cheddar shreds; 1/2 cup vegan sour cream; 1 tablespoon chives, (diced)

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This warm and hearty Vegan Potato Soup is full of delicious rustic flavors! Such a cozy bowl of love that's so quick and simple to make with tons of healthy veggies that'll fill the whole family up!

Sometimes curling up to a good soup on a cold or rainy day is just what we need. This is the perfect meal for that and I truly believe this is the best vegan potato soup!

It’s so rich, creamy, and wholesome but doesn’t take a lot of effort to pull off. I like to think of this delightful soup as a loaded baked potato in a bowl.

Everything comes together in one pot and is ready in a flash. So perfect for busy weeknights!

Here are a couple of other dinners that are a breeze to whip up on those busy evenings: Vegan Stir Fry Noodles and Vegan Pot Pie.

Reasons To Love this Recipe

Dairy-free
Quick & easy
Filling & nutritious
Ultimate comfort food
Can be made ahead of time
Loaded with healthy veggies

Ingredients and Substitutions

Fresh Vegetables - Fresh vegetables such as yukon or russet potatoes, carrots, celery, yellow onion, and garlic are used in this soup.

Broth - Low-sodium vegetable broth adds a nice savory flavor, but water can be used instead.

Seasoning - Salt and pepper, dried parsley, and fresh chives give this soup an irresistible herb-rich dynamic.

Plant Milk - Any plant-based milk works here, just make sure it’s unsweetened and doesn’t have any flavoring such as vanilla.

Vegan Sour Cream - Vegan sour cream offers a lovely cheesy, slightly sour flavor. I like Kroger's Simple Truth brand or Trader Joe's.

Vegan Butter - We sauté the veggies with vegan butter, which gives a delicious buttery taste.

Vegan Cheese - Vegan cheddar cheese shreds add delicious cheesiness to the soup and also serve as great toppings. You can use a different cheese such as mozzarella if it's what you have on hand.

How to Make Vegan Potato Soup

Peel the potatoes and carrots (optional). Dice the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cube the potatoes.

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook them for 1-2 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, and garlic. Stir everything around as it cooks for 2-3 minutes.

Add the potatoes, broth, and seasoning. Cover the pot and lower the heat level to medium. Stir this occasionally as it cooks for 15 minutes until potatoes are softened.

Stir in the plant milk, cheddar shreds, and sour cream. Let the soup cook covered for 10 more minutes. Stir it occasionally.

At this point, the potatoes should be fork tender. Use a potato masher to mash the soup to your desired consistency. I like to leave some chunky texture so it's heartier. You can also use an immersion blender or carefully remove some of the hot soup and process it in a blender.

Pour the soup into individual bowls and add optional toppings such as vegan cheddar shreds, chives, vegan sour cream, and vegan bacon.

Notes

Water can be used in place of the vegetable broth.
You do not need to peel the potatoes and carrots if you prefer not to.
The soup thickens as it sits. You can add more broth or water to thin it out a bit.

Recipe Variation Ideas

Any variety of potatoes can be used.
Add other veggies to the soup such as sweet potatoes, broccoli, or peas.
Sprinkle in some paprika, cayenne, or red pepper flakes for some spicy heat.

Make-Ahead or Leftovers

This vegan potato soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to 5 days or freeze the soup in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. To reheat it, add some water, broth, or plant-based milk as you warm it up in the microwave or on the stove top.