Creamy Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Peel the potato and carrot, chop, and steam them until fork tender.

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Add steamed carrot and potato in a blender with some of the broth, nutritional yeast, and paprika.

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Puree until smooth. Do not overland as the potato can make the soup taste gummy.

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Meanwhile, sauté the onion in olive oil until tender.

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Stir in the broccoli, coconut milk, and carrot/potato puree. Bring to a simmer for a few minutes.

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Simmer until the broccoli is tender and soup has started to thicken.

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Puree half of the soup with a blender or immersion blender.

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Add the pureed soup back into the pot. Taste and add salt if needed. Stir in vegan cheddar shreds to melt.

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Serve with croutons and more vegan cheese shreds. Soup freezes well if you want to make ahead.

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