1/3 cup finely chopped onions avocado oil for sautéing 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 cups riced broccoli (pulse in a food processor) 2 boiled sweet potatoes, mashed (used white sweet potatoes) 1/3 cup coconut cream 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin sea salt and pepper to taste 64 ounces vegetable broth 1 cup vegan cheddar cheese
Instructions
heat a large pot over medium heat. add a drizzle of avocado oil and sauté the finely chopped onions until translucent.
add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another minute.
stir in the riced broccoli and cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.
add the boiled mashed sweet potatoes, coconut cream, nutritional yeast, paprika, cumin, sea salt, and pepper to the pot. stir well to combine all the ingredients.
pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
once boiling, reduce the heat to medium/medium low and let the soup cook for about 25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
after 25 minutes, add the vegan cheddar cheese to the soup and stir until melted and well incorporated.
let the soup cook for about another 10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. the broccoli and onions should be tender when it's done cooking.
once done, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
serve the feel so good vegan broccoli cheddar soup hot, with some crusty bread on the side. enjoy your delicious and comforting meal!