4 Cozy Soups You’ll Actually Make This Winter

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Vegan Butter (divided; use for sauté and roux)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 Celery Stalks (chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 Carrots (peeled and diced)
• 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (for roux)
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth (low-sodium preferred)
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (adds cheesy flavor)
• 3 pounds Russet Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1 cup Unsweetened Oat Milk (or homemade cashew milk)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cup Smoky Tofu Bacon (crumbled, for topping)

Instructions

1. Prep Vegetables

   Dice the onion, chop the celery, peel and dice the carrots, and mince the garlic.

   Time: PT10M

2. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat 2 tbsp vegan butter in the pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Create the Roux

   Add the remaining 2 tbsp vegan butter and sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir continuously for 1‑2 minutes until the mixture turns a light golden color.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add Broth and Nutritional Yeast

   Gradually whisk in 6 cups vegetable broth, making sure to break up any lumps. Stir in 2 tbsp nutritional yeast and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

   Time: PT3M

5. Cook the Potatoes

   Add the cubed russet potatoes. Increase heat to bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to medium‑low and simmer until the potatoes are very tender and beginning to fall apart, about 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

6. Finish with Milk and Lemon

   Stir in 1 cup unsweetened oat milk and the juice of one lemon. Simmer for another 2 minutes to meld the flavors.

   Time: PT2M

7. Partial Mash

   Using a potato masher (or a few quick pulses with an immersion blender), mash just enough to break up some potatoes while leaving larger chunks for texture.

   Time: PT2M

8. Serve with Toppings

   Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous handful of smoky tofu bacon. Add optional vegan cheese, chopped chives, or green onions if desired.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

330

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

5 g