Thick, hearty and creamy Vegan Potato Soup. It’s really simple to make and very budget friendly. You can enjoy it just as it is, or get crazy with toppings. I like to finish mine off with some crumbled tempeh bacon, crispy roasted potato chunks & a sprinkle of parsley for a pop of colour!
Who’s up for a bowl of comforting, creamy, potato filled goodness?
If so you are in the right place!
You all know I love potatoes. I could eat my Crispy Roasted Potatoes until they come out of my ears. Sometimes though, I want soft and soothing potato-centric comfort food instead.
It’s been cold here and life has brought more downs than ups of late, so I’ve been craving all the comfort food. I am a terrible comfort eater.
But, I’m also making a real effort to eat well. New year, new me and all that….I can’t guarantee how long that will last though, as I had a great muffin recipe idea last night, but until then, Vegan Potato Soup fits the bill perfectly.
Soothing √
Comforting √
Full of veggies √
Low in fat √
Plus it also happens to be mega budget friendly which is always nice after Christmas (and after buying and moving into a new house)!
This Vegan Potato Soup is perfectly smooth, rich and creamy without any cream, and it’s chunky and super-filling. You won’t be hungry an hour after eating it like with a lot of soups.
Make it even more filling and delicious by adding toppings. ALL the toppings!
Because it’s such a simple soup just about anything goes. Some favourites of mine are:
- Smoky tempeh bacon crumbled and cooked in a pan until golden and crispy. I like Tofurkey’s Smoky Maple Bacon Tempeh and if you are in Canada, President’s Choice make a similar one too.
- Crispy roasted potato chunks
- Fresh parsley
- Roasted carrots
- Green onion
- Vegan cheese
- Vegan bacon
- Vegan cheese AND vegan bacon
- Croutons (see how I make mine in my Creamy Leek & Potato Soup)
- Crispy Cheese & Onion Roasted Chickpeas
HOW TO MAKE VEGAN POTATO SOUP
SEE MY VIDEO FOR A VISUAL GUIDE. FOR INGREDIENTS & FULL INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE SEE THE RECIPE CARD AT THE END OF THIS POST
This is such a simple soup to make. Here’s what you need:
And here’s how it’s done:
STEP 1
Sauté the onions, celery, carrots and garlic.
STEP 2
Add the seasoning, nutmeg and flour.
STEP 3
Add the non-dairy milk gradually, then the broth, making sure to work out any lumps as you go.
STEP 4
Add the bay leaf and potatoes.
STEP 5
Simmer until the potatoes are starting to break down and the soup is thick and creamy.
So simple, and such a lovely family dinner, plus it reheats perfectly so leftovers are great for enjoying throughout the week.
To recap, this Vegan Potato Soup is;
- Hearty
- Creamy
- Low fat
- Filling
- Budget friendly
- Super easy to make
- and so comforting and delicious!
So get on your comfy pants, thick fluffy socks, and grab a massive bowl full of this Vegan Potato Soup, snuggle up on the sofa, and soothe the day away!
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Vegan Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter , or olive oil, or to make oil-free omit and use a few tablespoons of water for sautéing instead
- 2 medium onions , chopped finely
- 2 ribs celery , diced
- 2 large carrots , diced
- 4 cloves garlic , chopped finely
- 2 teaspoons salt , plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper , plus more to taste
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour , or gluten-free all purpose flour
- 2 cups / 480 mls soy milk , or other unsweetened creamy non-dairy milk of choice
- 2½ - 3 cups / 600 - 720 mls vegetable broth/stock , divided
- 5 medium / about 700 g potatoes , cut into ½ inch cubes
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg , (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- To a large saucepan, add the vegan butter/oil and warm over a medium heat before adding the onions, celery and carrots. Cook, stirring constantly, until the onions are just starting to get a little colour, then add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the salt and pepper, then the flour to the pan and stir it all around for about a minute to cook the raw flour taste out, then slowly add the soy milk, stirring as you go to work out any lumps. Then add the vegetable broth (reserving about ½ a cup / 120 mls) , chopped potatoes, nutmeg and the bay leaf.
- Stir really well then let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and just starting to break down. Add all of, or some of, the reserved ½ a cup / 120 mls of broth if you prefer a thinner consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve as it is, or with toppings. See the post above for ideas.
Long time vegan, creator of A Virtual Vegan & author of the book 
Cate says
Can I add all of this to a crock pot for a slow cooking day? Any part of it you would suggest not doing in a Crock-Pot?
A Virtual Vegan says
I don’t actually have a crock pot anymore so have been unable to try this recipe that way but I think it should be fine. I would sauté the veg as instructed first for maximum flavour if you have time, then put them in the slow cooker with everything else, adding the liquid gradually and stirring to work out any floury lumps, then set and forget. Timing is difficult for me as I haven’t used a slow cooker for so long, but I think I would cook it on low. You’ll probably have a better idea than me how long things like this take to cook in there so go with what feels right.
Hope that helps!
Francine White says
I JUST made this and it was soooo good! I didn’t add the nutmeg but I added frozen spinach. I had been looking for tasty, hearty potato soup and this was exactly what I was looking for! I will definitely be making this again and again!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you. I’m really pleased you enjoyed it Francine!
Nancy Bennett says
This is the best potatoe soup I’ve eaten. I used 1/2 can cocconut milk and 1/2 c almond milk and homemade veg. broth about 2c. Waking up to 10 inches of snow this am so this is perfect timing for this soup when we come in from shoveling. Will make again this winter. Thanks
A Virtual Vegan says
I’m really pleased you enjoyed it Nancy. I hope it helps keep you cozy!
Rachel says
This is such an easy recipe with a solid result! I had some ingredients (mushrooms and fresh dill) that were gonna go bad so I threw them in too. It was delicious! I will make again!
A Virtual Vegan says
I’m glad you enjoyed it Rachel!
Kerstin Decker says
I made this today , soo good and filling. reminds me of my childhood on saturdays. I followed all except for the flour. I used oat flour, I liked the creamy texture when it was done , gave the soup kind of a nutty flavor. Thank you
A Virtual Vegan says
I’m really pleased you enjoyed it!
Erica G says
I didn’t have celery or a bay leaf but it still turned out great. Ended up blending about 4 cups and then stirring it in. Will definitely make again!
Meredith says
I’m not vegan, but am always happy to give vegan recipes a shot. This one is really good and I fooled my anti vegan friends into eating it!
Melanie McDonald says
That’s awesome. I’m really pleased you all enjoyed it … especially the anti-vegans! 😂
Aimee Hampton says
I added leaks, used gluten free flour and used a half can of coconut milk. The yeast garlic blean spice I make was amazing in this. About 1/2 nutritional yeast.
Carie Cammon says
This is a hearty, flavorful soup. 😋
Tiffany says
So yummy! We all loved it. I added nutritional yeast and green onions at the end. I also roasted some red potatoes that I added tot he end for some crunch.
Jennifer says
Nutritional yeast as a thickening agent? How much did you add?
Melanie McDonald says
Nutritional yeast won’t work as a thickening agent. The recipe already has flour in it to thicken anyway.