Description

A wholesome, velvety vegetable soup made in one pot with simple ingredients like carrots, celery, peas, corn, and herbs, finished with nutritional yeast for a creamy, dairy-free twist.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp neutral oil (like olive oil)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium white onion, chopped

3 medium carrots, chopped

4 stalks celery, chopped

½ cup corn (frozen or fresh)

1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)

3 Tbsp nutritional yeast

4 cups vegetable broth

1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)

1/3 cup dairy-free butter

1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk (such as soy milk)

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp fresh rosemary

½ tsp fresh oregano

½ tsp fresh thyme

1 cup chickpeas or white beans (optional)

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Instructions

Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, until onions are translucent.
Add dairy-free butter; when melted, sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir constantly to form a thick roux coating the veggies.
Gradually pour in vegetable broth while stirring. Add pepper, rosemary, oregano, and thyme. Stir until fully combined.
Continue stirring as the soup heats to a gentle boil. The mixture will thicken—continue stirring to prevent scorching.
Reduce heat to low and stir in peas, corn, nutritional yeast, optional chickpeas, and dairy-free milk. Simmer another 5–7 minutes, until veggies are warmed through and the soup is creamy.
Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Swap seasonal vegetables like zucchini, potatoes, or broccoli.
Add cooked rice, quinoa, or barley for a heartier meal.
Stir in spinach or kale near the end for added greens.
To make it spicy, add crushed red pepper or hot sauce.
If not dairy-free, stir in ½ cup shredded cheese for extra creaminess.
Store leftovers in fridge for 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Use arrowroot or tapioca starch for grain-free thickening.
Dried herbs can replace fresh—use half the amount.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg