Thick, hearty, and creamy Vegan Potato Soup is really simple to make and very budget-friendly. You can enjoy it just as it is or get fancy with toppings. I like to finish mine off with some crumbled tempeh bacon, crispy roasted potato chunks, and a sprinkle of parsley for a pop of colour!
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Who's up for a bowl of the best comforting, creamy, Vegan Potato Soup? 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 budget-friendly, soft and soothing, potato-centric comfort food instead, like this Vegan Potato Soup, or my creamy vegan leek and potato soup. They really hit the spot!
Mel x
Ingredients
This is such a simple soup to make. Here is what you need at a glance, along with some important ingredient notes & substitution ideas:
- Potatoes - Choose your variety depending on how you want them to hold up in the soup. Waxy potatoes will stay intact whereas starchy potatoes will break down. I usually use Yukon Gold potatoes because they are a good all-purpose potato. They get soft and sweet without completely disintegrating like a russet or Idaho potato would.
- Milk - Any creamy unsweetened and unflavoured plant milk can be used. Always check the label because many dairy-free milks contain added sugar and vanilla and because of that they are not good for savoury dishes.
- Nutmeg - This might seem like a strange addition but it's what sets this soup apart and makes it special!
- Vegan butter - This adds richness and flavour. You can use olive oil if you prefer.
How To Make Vegan Potato Soup
Can't wait to make it? The full printable recipe is below, but first, let me walk you through the steps to set you up for success in your kitchen. I recommend watching my recipe video if you're more of a visual learner:
- Saute the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic, then add the seasonings and flour.
- Add the non-dairy milk and stock gradually, making sure to work out any lumps as you go.
- Add the bay leaf and potatoes.
- Simmer until the potatoes are starting to break down and the soup is thick and creamy.
It's such a simple recipe and makes a really lovely family dinner. Even better, it reheats perfectly and makes great leftovers.
Serving Suggestions
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 vegan dumplings or toppings of choice! Because it's such a simple soup just about anything goes. Some favourites of mine are:
- Vegan croutons
- Smoky tempeh
- Crispy roasted potato chunks
- Chunks of vegan sausage
- Fresh parsley
- Roasted carrots
- Green onion
- Vegan cheese AND vegan ham or bacon
So get on your comfy pants, and thick fluffy socks, and grab a massive bowl full of this Vegan Potato Soup, snuggle up on the sofa, and soothe the day away!
Recipe
Vegan Potato Soup
Author:WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
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) non dairy milk , cashew milk or soy milk are my milks of choice for savory recipes but any other unsweetened creamy non-dairy milk will work too
- 2½ - 3 cups (600 - 720 mls) flavourful vegetable broth/stock , divided
- 6 medium (about 1kg/2.2lb) potatoes , cut into ½ inch cubes ( I like to use Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- 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.
NOTES
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Roxana says
Followed recipe exactly and it was fantastic. Added shredded cheddar and a small amount of sour cream when served and it hit the spot on a cold day.
Nicole says
I just made this tonight for dinner and it turned out perfectly! Thank you for the recipe!
A Virtual Vegan says
I'm really pleased you enjoyed it Nicole and thank you for stopping by to leave a comment/rating. It's much appreciated!
Kelly says
This soup was perfect and so easy
Gwen says
I thought it was going to be too onion-y since I used two medium onions as directed, but they mostly dissolved into the soup. This potato soup was delicious! I will be making this again and again. When reheating I am adding 1/4 to 1/2 cup more broth to reach a more soup like consistency. This is now my go to potato soup recipe. Thank you!
Aubree says
Way too much pepper. I halved it but it was still too much. (I halved the salt too and that was ok.) Otherwise, a good simple recipe! I used unsweetened oat milk and the taste was great.
Susan says
Fantastic recipe! Did blend about half of it, also added some rosemary. Think it will be wonderful on this freezing day.
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you Susan. I'm really pleased you're enjoying it!
Rex says
Fantastic recipe! So easy and absolutely delicious. I doubled the pepper and added sage, parsnips, green beans, and swapped the potatoes for half sweet potatoes half red potatoes and it was perfect! I also blended half of it to make it even more thick and creamy. Will definitely be making this a Fall staple.
Dirk says
You changed the entire recipe, mate! ?
dawn says
wonderful easy i added saffron and mushrooms perfect work lunch meal to prep ahead.
Mireille says
This recipe is SO easy and delicious. I added thmye and rosemary. Will definitely be making this a regular recipe!
Amy says
This was amazing! I added about 1.5 tsp of rosemary and .75 tsp thyme in honor of the cooler weather. Perfect soup recipe! Thank you! I'll be trying your other recipes for sure.
A Virtual Vegan says
I'm so pleased you enjoyed it Amy and thank you for coming back to leave a review. It's much appreciated!
Kelly says
Recipe turned out delicious. Even my 12 year old son thought so. :) Loved the bay and nutmeg.
Miranda says
This soup was easy to make and I loved the flavour. Super comforting on a cool day. I will definitely make this again and have fun playing around with adding some different ingredients. Thank You!
A Virtual Vegan says
I'm really pleased you enjoyed it Miranda!
veen says
I have a cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) surgery scheduled soon and I'v had to basically eat vegan because of gallbladder and stomach pain for several months. This week I'm down to a liquid diet because of my pain, but my boyfriend has been a great help and made this for me today! He blended it up after letting it cool and its the PERFECT comfort soup! Super thick and creamy, a hint of seasoning and that awesome comfy potato flavor. Just as a warning to other instant pot cooks, this actually fountained out of our instant pot when we vented, so maybe let it cool for 30 minutes if you have it in there pressure cooking. The only reason I can think of is if it was just too full, the potatoes were old maybe, or the soymilk (Silk brand) had some kind of binder that was very gummy. Thanks for the recipe, we'll be making this again!
A Virtual Vegan says
I'm really pleased you enjoyed it! The "fountain" will have been because of the starchy potatoes. When you release the pressure in an Instant Pot it makes the contents suddenly start boiling, and starchy foods foam too, so the combination of those two is what caused it. It's better to let the pressure release naturally with starchy recipes or if the pot is very full. You'll know for next time! I hope your surgery goes well and you have a quick recovery!
Stezy says
Confused by the comment before me about flavor. There's tons of flavor! Maybe it's your broth? I find store bought veggie broths to be super bland without being spruced up, especially in recipes like these, they just tasted like flour. The Edward and sons no chicken cubes are a game changer honestly. Would definitely recommend trying those in lieu of veggie broth.
This 100% hit the spot for me....
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you! Some people don't season to taste well either and that's so important for overall flavour, especially with broths varying so much in quality. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it!
Madison Adams says
In my opinion it was very lacking when it came to flavour. When it was my first time making potato soup, I thought the reason it was so plain was because it was my fault. So I made it a second time and that's when I realized it was actually that recipe itself. I wish I could give it 0/5 but, I guess 1 star will do.
Megan says
I was really impressed with this soup. Really creamy and good flavor. Everything I could want in a potato soup. I made a large pot and froze half. It curdled when thawed and reheated, but the flavor was still good.
Stacy says
This soup is so good. My daughter loves it...says it's her favorite meal. Thanks for an awesome recipe!
Liberty says
This was wonderful!! I added some smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dill, veganaise, rosemary, and fresh parsley to give it a loaded baked potato vibe and it turned out so yummy! Topped with homemade croutons this hits the spot perfectly! ❤❤❤
A Virtual Vegan says
That sounds amazing! Great topping ideas. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!
Rachel says
Wow!! This is delicious and easy to make!!
Kathy M says
Yum! This was so easy to make and super satisfying. You were right about it being the ultimate comfort food.