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    Published: Jan 14, 2019 · Modified: May 30, 2022 by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 201 Comments

    Vegan Potato Soup

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    4.96 from 285 votes
    Vegan Potato Soup

    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 fancy 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!

    a bowl of vegan potato soup with toppings

    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.

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    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Vegan Potato Soup
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    Vegan Potato Soup in a bowl with tempeh bacon, roast potatoes and parsley

    Ingredients

    This is such a simple soup to make. Here is what you need:

    the ingredients needed to make vegan potato soup

    How To Make Vegan Potato Soup

    And here's how it's done:

    how to make potato soup
    1. Saute the onions, celery, carrots and garlic, then add the seasonings and flour.
    2. Add the non-dairy milk and stock gradually, making sure to work out any lumps as you go.
    3. Add the bay leaf and potatoes.
    4. 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

    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 though! 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, thick fluffy socks, and grab a massive bowl full of this Vegan Potato Soup, snuggle up on the sofa, and soothe the day away!

    If you try this recipe, let me know how you like it by leaving a comment and rating below! And be sure to join my mailing list for more deliciousness!

    Recipe Video

    Recipe

    a bowl of potato soup

    Vegan Potato Soup

    Author: Melanie McDonald
    4.96 from 285 votes
    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!
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    PREP TIME: 15 minutes minutes
    COOK TIME: 30 minutes minutes
    TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings

    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
    • 5 medium (about 700 grams) potatoes , cut into ½ inch cubes ( I like to use Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg , (optional)
    • 1 bay leaf
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    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

    Soup reheats really well. Thin with more broth or water if it becomes a little thick. 

    NUTRITION

    Serving: 1of 6 servingsCalories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1264mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4627IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Rate it & leave your feedback in the comments section below!

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    1. Barb says

      December 05, 2022 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      This is an AMAZING recipe. One of my favourite soups!!

      Reply
    2. Sydney says

      October 17, 2022 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      This soup has become a staple in our house!

      Reply
    3. Vickie says

      October 10, 2022 at 11:00 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter in law wasn’t feeling well and requested soup. We had lots of potatoes on hand so potato soup is what she got.
      My very picky son actually said it was delightful!
      I will definitely make it again.

      Reply
    4. Lisa says

      October 05, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      Is there a potato that works best?

      Reply
      • Melanie McDonald says

        October 05, 2022 at 8:19 pm

        Starchy potatoes are best for soups. Ones that will break down a bit. I always use Yukon Gold. Russet are good too.

        Reply
        • Nina says

          December 11, 2022 at 1:27 am

          For the UK which is best Maris Piper or King Edward (many KE too soft?)

          Reply
          • Melanie McDonald says

            December 12, 2022 at 1:22 pm

            I'd probably use Maris Piper. To be honest though both would be ok. It depends how you want the texture of your soup. If you want slightly firmer pieces of potato go for Maris Piper, and if you'd rather they breakdown go with King Edward. Hope you enjoy it!

    5. Patti says

      October 03, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      An excess of potatoes turned into a MASTERPIECE. I Never would have reached for this recipe, but I'm so glad I did. It is absolutely phenomenal!

      Reply
      • Melanie McDonald says

        October 03, 2022 at 7:54 pm

        Love that Patti. Thank you! I'm really pleased you enjoyed it so much.

        Reply
    6. Susan says

      September 05, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      I have not even tasted it yet and know it will be delicious! Already saved the recipe to make again. Nice, because I usually have the ingredients on hand. Thanks!!

      Reply
    7. Kim says

      August 27, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      It turned out phenomenal!! I made it for my Vegan daughter and I had it as well, it tasted better than regular potato soup I have made in the past. I am making this one from now on!!! I used thick coconut milk and a bit of soy milk, consistency was perfect!

      Reply
    8. Mary Jo says

      August 23, 2022 at 5:34 am

      5 stars
      Can you freeze it?

      Reply
      • Melanie McDonald says

        August 23, 2022 at 11:10 am

        I don't recommend freezing potato-based soups because the texture of the potato becomes grainy and not so good.

        Reply
    9. Doug says

      August 17, 2022 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      I've made this recipe many times and it continues to deliver. I've tried many of Mel's recipes and they're usually the crowd favs.

      Reply
    10. Alli B says

      June 21, 2022 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today and could have cried! It's sooooo good and I haven't been this happy with a soup since before I was dairy-free. This blew my mind and I'm thrilled to add it to my recipe collection. I know this will be a staple come Fall.

      Thank you so so so much for sharing!

      Alli B

      Reply
    11. Colleen says

      May 24, 2022 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Made this last night and it was amazing. I added an extra tbs of butter and a little extra carrot and celery. For the non dairy milk I used “notmilk”- it seems to cook better than other non dairy milks. At the end I smashed about half the potatoes in the soup to make it extra creamy- this definitely a “make again” recipe. Soooo good

      Reply
    12. Melodie says

      April 12, 2022 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      My favorite go to recipe! I add a little oyster bay seasoning and chopped kale at the end. My favorite soup !

      Reply
    13. Suee33 says

      April 08, 2022 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      I made this a few days ago, it is so creamy and rich tasting! I will make this again. It felt like having the most deicatant Sour cream topped baked potato - I did add some Nooch without fortification. I am sensitive to synthetic vitamins. Oh, and I only had full fat Oat milk - the oat milk probably made it extra creamy and thick!!
      Thank you for this yummy and different soup recipe!!

      Reply
      • Lidia Rosas says

        May 07, 2022 at 1:00 pm

        5 stars
        This completely changed the way I eat potatoes, I was used to just mashed potatoes and never occurred to me to add stuff like garlic and onion. Was a whole new experience to me and my vegan sister (that eventually became vegan for the animals thanks to how easy and delicious your recipes are lol).

        Reply
        • Melanie McDonald says

          May 09, 2022 at 11:27 am

          Love that! So pleased you're both enjoying my recipes Lidia!

          Reply
    14. Darby says

      April 05, 2022 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Turned out perfectly!! Thank you, Mel!

      Reply
    15. Paula says

      April 03, 2022 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      Excellent soup even without toppings!!

      Reply
    16. Susan Naylor says

      February 05, 2022 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      I might cut back just a bit on the pepper, but this soup is my new favorite. It takes a little longer to re-heat, but it freezes very well too.

      Reply
    17. Sally says

      February 02, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Having made this soup several times now, I have to say it is, hands down, our family favorite potato soup. I used olive oil, cashew milk, and cut back on the pepper some. The nutmeg really is that special ingredient. We love all the topping ideas.

      Reply
    18. Paulette says

      January 29, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent! Used oat milk because it's what we had and it worked well. Substituted 1 tsp of Penzey's Mural of Flavor seasoning for one 1 tsp of pepper and the flavor complexity was really good. Thanks!

      Reply
    19. Karena says

      January 25, 2022 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe! I made my own cashew milk and it was great!Do you think it was freeze? I know potato and cream type items don't often freeze super well

      Reply
      • Melanie McDonald says

        January 25, 2022 at 12:14 pm

        So pleased you enjoyed it! I haven't tried freezing it for exactly those reasons. It keeps well for a good few days so we just eat it all. Maybe try freezing a small portion before freezing more to see how it is once reheated?

        Reply
    20. Danielle B says

      January 17, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't realize my soymilk was not sweetened until I had already poured into the pot. ARRGGHH! It's only a tad bit sweet but still delicious. Will definitely make it again with unsweetened milk so I can compare. Other than that, I followed the recipe to the letter and it is a winner!

      Reply
      • Melanie says

        January 24, 2022 at 4:31 pm

        This was very good. However, I thought it was too much pepper and my children did not enjoy the spice of it.

        Reply
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