Creamy Vegan Broccoli and Cheese Soup
This creamy vegan broccoli and cheese soup blends fresh broccoli, carrots, potatoes and cashews into a velvety, dairy-free bowl of comfort. The Thermomix TM7 chops, grinds and blends everything in one bowl, while precise heating gently cooks the vegetables without any stirring. Finished with optional grated vegan cheese, it delivers restaurant-quality texture with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Creamy Vegan Broccoli and Cheese Soup Thermomix TM7 recipes bring comfort food firmly into the plant-based kitchen. This soup proves that you do not need cream or dairy cheese to achieve a luxuriously thick, velvety bowl: soaked cashew nuts, once ground and blended in the all-in-one kitchen machine, deliver the same richness as melted cheese, while potatoes add body and carrots a subtle sweetness. Fresh broccoli stays vibrant because the TM7 heats the soup gently, and the final high-speed mixing turns everything into a silky-smooth purée worthy of a restaurant starter. It is the perfect quick weeknight dinner or warming lunch, ready without standing at the hob, stirring or blitzing in batches. Serve it with toasted sliced bread and a scattering of grated vegan cheese for a satisfying, completely dairy-free twist on a beloved classic that the whole family will enjoy.
Preparation tips
- Soak the cashew nuts in cold water for a few hours beforehand so they grind into an extra-creamy base; unsoaked nuts will still work but give a slightly grainier texture to the finished soup.
- Reserve a few small broccoli florets, steam them briefly and use them as a garnish on top of each bowl along with the grated vegan cheese for a lovely colour contrast and bite.
- This soup keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days and actually deepens in flavour; reheat it gently and add a splash of vegetable stock if it becomes too thick. It also freezes portion-wise for easy weekday lunches.
Recipe variations
- For a nut-free version, replace the cashew nuts with the same quantity of sunflower seeds or with a few tablespoons of oat cream; both blend into an equally silky, completely vegan base for the broccoli soup.
- For a seasonal twist, add a cup of frozen peas or replace half the broccoli with cauliflower in winter; a pinch of smoked paprika or nutmeg over the vegan cheese turns it into a festive starter for Christmas dinner.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in precision - The TM7 built-in scale weighs the cashew nuts and potatoes directly in the bowl for a consistently creamy soup. [Weighing]
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops the onions and garlic cloves uniformly in seconds, building a savoury base without tears. [Chopping]
- Silky texture - Grinding the soaked cashews in the Thermomix creates a dairy-free creaminess that mimics melted cheese. [Grinding]
- High-speed mixing - The Thermomix mixes the broccoli and potatoes at high speed into a velvety, restaurant-style soup in one bowl. [Mixing]
- Gentle cooking - Precise heating in the TM7 slowly simmers the vegetable stock and carrots without burning or sticking. [Heating]
Ingredients
- cashew nuts
- sliced white bread
- broccoli
- garlic cloves
- onions
- olive oil
- vegetable stock cube
- carrots
- potatoes
- water