Description
Looking for a creamy, comforting soup that delivers all the rich flavors of traditional broccoli cheese without any dairy? This Vegan Slow Cooker Broccoli “Cheese” Soup is your answer! It’s easy to prepare—just combine the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it work its magic. With a luscious, velvety texture and packed with wholesome veggies, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or as a hearty starter for gatherings. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite herbs and spices, ensuring everyone at the table will be satisfied. Enjoy it with crusty bread or topped with fresh herbs for an extra touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 oz vegan cream cheese
- 2½ cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 12 oz unsweetened oat milk or cashew cream
- 8 oz grated vegan cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place chopped broccoli, grated carrots, diced onion, and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
- Add vegan cream cheese, oregano, nutmeg, and vegetable broth; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for about 2 hours until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in oat milk or cashew cream; blend about three-quarters of the soup until smooth.
- Return to low heat; mix in grated vegan cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5–10 minutes until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg