Easy, cozy and oh-so-flavorful Creamy Potato, Pea and Corn Soup. This healthy winter recipe is made with simple, wholesome ingredients. It’s 100% vegan, and even though it’s mostly veggies, this comforting meal is something everyone will enjoy. Who can say no to a bowl of creamy potatoes?!
This crowd-pleasing soup is loaded with filling, delicious, fiber-rich plants like leeks, celery, potatoes, garlic and peas. It’s packed with health benefits, and it will keep you full for hours.
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Creamy Potato, Pea and Corn Soup
This hearty vegan soup is simple, healthy and so filling. The perfect bowl of comfort food to brighten up your day.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium/big leeks, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, tightly packed
- 1 tsp chili flakes – omit if you don’t like spicy food
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 pounds or 900 grams of potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces
- 6 cups of vegetable broth or water
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tsp sea salt
TO SERVE:
- 5 slices of toasted sourdough bread
- Chopped green onions, parsley or your favorite fresh herbs
- More chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté for 4 minutes, until translucent.
- Add garlic cloves, leeks and celery stalks and cook for 4 more minutes.
- Add thyme, chili flakes and nutmeg and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add potatoes, vegetable broth (or water) and 1 tsp of sea salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Transfer 4 cups of chunky soup to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour the creamy mixture back into the pot and stir.
- Add peas, corn, nutritional yeast, white wine vinegar and the remaining ½ tsp (or more) of sea salt (if you think it needs it). Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Serve with your favorite fresh herbs and a nice slice of crusty sourdough.
- Enjoy this cozy soup!