Creamy Cauliflower Soup (Vegan)

Creamy cauliflower soup made with leeks, white beans, and vegetable broth. Simple ingredients with flavorful results! This soup contains no-dairy, takes 30 minutes to make, and is the most delicious vegan soup!

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 leeks, cleaned and chopped (see notes)
• 1 yellow onion, diced (small or half of large onion)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped (large cloves or 3-4 small)
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower
• 3/4 cups white beans, drained
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• salt & black pepper

Instructions

1. First, remove the ends and outer layer of leeks. Slice length wise in half and diced into small pieces. Then rinse diced leeks in a bowl of water.
2. Then with butter or oil saute diced leeks, onion, and garlic cloves with pinch of salt until browned – about 5 minutes.
3. In same pot with sautéed veggies add chopped cauliflower, vegetable broth, white beans, and thyme sprigs with salt & black pepper. Cover pot and let simmer for 10-12 minutes until cauliflower is soft. Use a fork to remove thyme sprigs. 
4. Then either transfer to a high-powered blender or use a hand-immersion blender to puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt & pepper if needed and serve with crusty french bread! 
5. See notes for instant pot cooking instructions. 

Notes

Extra Tips

• Make in an instant pot: Add all of the ingredients to instant pot (leave out butter/oil) and set pressure cooker on HIGH for 8-10 – quick release the pressure then puree as instructed.
• Broth: use a high-quality organic vegetable broth or make your own with my instant pot homemade vegetable broth.
• How to cut leeks: if you’ve never worked with leeks before using this step by step process to ensure prepping them is a success.
• Butter or oil: to saute vegetables you can use vegan butter or oil for dairy-free or use regular butter instead.
• Blenders to use: to ensure your soup is creamy and pureed I recommend a high-powered blender or a hand blender.

Credit to: asimplepalate