Description
This comforting Vegan Potato Soup is a creamy, hearty, and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. Made with simple ingredients like potatoes, vegetables, and dairy-free cream, this recipe is easy to prepare on the stovetop and offers a deliciously smooth texture by blending part of the soup. Garnished with fresh parsley and optional vegan sausage slices, it’s a fulfilling vegan meal suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 stalks celery or 1/2 small celery root (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 pounds potatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 whole bay leaves (optional)
Finishing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup dairy-free cream or canned coconut milk
- Fresh parsley (to garnish)
- Vegan sausage (sliced, optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent. Then add minced garlic, celery, carrots, potatoes, dried marjoram, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Sauté everything together for another minute to release the flavors.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth along with bay leaves if using. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for around 20 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender and softened.
- Blend Half the Soup: Remove the bay leaves. Transfer about half of the soup into a separate pot or bowl. Use an immersion blender to puree this portion until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a regular blender, taking care to avoid overfilling.
- Combine and Finish: Pour the blended soup back into the large pot with the remaining chunky soup. Stir in the dairy-free cream or coconut milk and let simmer for a few more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and add slices of vegan sausage on top if desired. Enjoy your creamy, comforting vegan potato soup!
Notes
- You can substitute celery stalks with 1/2 small celery root for a slightly different flavor and texture.
- Dairy-free cream can be replaced with canned coconut milk for richness.
- Adding vegan sausage slices is optional but provides extra protein and texture.
- Using an immersion blender is convenient, but a regular blender works as well; blend in batches carefully.
