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Loaded Potato Soup
veganerwandel
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Loaded Potato Soup
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Loaded Potato Soup

A comforting and hearty vegan loaded potato soup, packed with diced potatoes, creamy texture, and savory smoked tofu bits. Perfect for a cozy meal.
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#Vegan
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#Quick Meal
Rich and creamy loaded potato soup
Rich and creamy loaded potato soup

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
American Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
485
Calories
20g
Protein
50g
Carbs
24g
Fat
Close-up of the soup with tofu topping
Close-up of the soup with tofu topping

Ingredients

  • Potatoes
    (diced)

    400 g
  • Onion
    (chopped)

    1 unit
  • Celery stalk
    (chopped)

    1 unit
  • Flour

    2 tbsp
  • Vegan butter

    1 tbsp
  • Vegan cream

    250 ml
  • Oat/Soy milk

    250 ml
  • Vegetable stock

    400 ml
  • Sprinkled vegan cheese

    1 handful
  • Salt

    1 level tsp
  • Pepper

    1 level tsp
  • Nutmeg

    1 level tsp
  • Paprika

    1 level tsp
  • Smoked tofu
    (for topping)

    400 g
  • Paprika powder
    (for tofu)

    1 tsp
  • Agave syrup
    (for tofu)

    1 tbsp
  • Spring onions
    (for topping)

    as needed garnish
  • Chili flakes
    (for topping)

    as needed garnish
Servings: 4
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Soup simmering in the pot
Soup simmering in the pot

Instructions

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  • 1

    Dice the smoked tofu into small cubes. Sauté in a pan until crispy, then season with agave syrup and paprika powder. Set aside.
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    Dice the smoked tofu into small cubes. Sauté in a pan until crispy, then season with agave syrup and paprika powder. Set aside.
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    Ensure the tofu is well-drained before dicing for best crispiness.
  • 2

    Prepare the vegetables: dice the potatoes, chop the onion, and slice the celery.
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    Prepare the vegetables: dice the potatoes, chop the onion, and slice the celery.
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    Uniformly diced potatoes will cook more evenly.
  • 3

    In a large pot, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
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    In a large pot, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
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    Don't rush this step, as it builds the flavor base for the soup.
  • 4

    Stir in the flour and cook for another minute, continuously stirring, to create a roux.
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    Stir in the flour and cook for another minute, continuously stirring, to create a roux.
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    Cooking the flour well prevents a raw flour taste in the soup.
  • 5

    Gradually whisk in the vegetable stock, vegan milk, and vegan cream. Add the diced potatoes and bring the soup to a simmer.
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    Gradually whisk in the vegetable stock, vegan milk, and vegan cream. Add the diced potatoes and bring the soup to a simmer.
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    Whisking prevents lumps from forming when adding liquids to the flour.
  • 6

    Season the soup with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and paprika. Continue to simmer until the potatoes are tender.
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    Season the soup with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and paprika. Continue to simmer until the potatoes are tender.
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    Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference before the potatoes are fully cooked.
  • 7

    Once potatoes are tender, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some potato chunks for texture. Alternatively, scoop out about half the soup, blend, and return to the pot.
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    Once potatoes are tender, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some potato chunks for texture. Alternatively, scoop out about half the soup, blend, and return to the pot.
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    Blending partially creates a creamy base with delightful potato pieces.
  • 8

    Stir in the vegan sprinkled cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
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    Stir in the vegan sprinkled cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
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    Add the cheese off the heat to prevent it from clumping.
  • 9

    Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish generously with the crispy smoked tofu, chopped spring onions, and a sprinkle of chili flakes. Serve immediately.
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    Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish generously with the crispy smoked tofu, chopped spring onions, and a sprinkle of chili flakes. Serve immediately.
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    For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce to your bowl.
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