Description
Cozy up with creamy Vegan Potato Soup with Cauliflower and Smoked Paprika, a comforting vegan soup that blends tender potatoes and cauliflower with smoky paprika for a nourishing and flavorful meal perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3–4 Russet Potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized cubes
- 1 medium head Cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 ½ teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Coconut Milk or Plant-Based Cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh Parsley or Chives, chopped
- Drizzle of Olive Oil
- Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Peel and chop the potatoes into bite-sized cubes, cut the cauliflower into small florets, dice the onion, and mince the garlic to prepare for cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the chopped potatoes and cauliflower to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth until the vegetables are just covered. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently until potatoes and cauliflower are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Blend Until Creamy: Using an immersion blender, puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a regular blender until velvety, then return to the pot.
- Finish with Coconut Milk and Seasoning: Stir in coconut milk or plant-based cream to add richness. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Warm through for a few more minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best creamy texture.
- Toast smoked paprika gently with onions to fully release its flavor.
- Don’t overblend if you prefer a chunkier soup texture; pulse the blender instead.
- Taste and adjust seasonings after blending for optimal flavor balance.
- Add coconut milk at the end to preserve its smooth and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg