You’ll be surprised that this delicious Dairy-Free Potato Soup contains—you guessed it—no dairy!
From your first spoonful, you’ll be sure this delectable dairy-free potato soup contains heavy cream. It’s so rich and creamy that it’s hard to imagine it was made without the richness of dairy.
The secret is in puréeing the finished soup, which gives it the luscious, smooth, and silky texture you know and love in potato soup. Best of all, it is naturally gluten-free, so you don’t need to alter the recipe to remove flour. Another reason why I like this recipe is that you don’t need to wait half a day for it to be done. With 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking time, dinner can be on the table in less than an hour.
Soup is one of my favorite dishes to make because it can be a main course, served on the side, or as an appetizer. If you like the idea of potato soup but want to try something different, check out this recipe for Sweet Potato Soup. It’s delicious!
Choosing the best potatoes for soup recipes
The best potatoes for thickening soups are the ones that lose their shape. These potatoes have low moisture content and plenty of starch. Russet potatoes lead the pack for creamy potato soups like this recipe. Idaho potatoes, which we typically think of for baking, are also great for a creamy, thick soup. Although they have more moisture than russets, Yukon Gold potatoes can also be used in creamy soups. If you want a creamy soup with potato chunks, the Yukon Gold is your best choice.
If you want potatoes that hold their shape, providing delicious chunks for chowders, stews, and other soups, opt for lower-starch potatoes such as red and white ones. These waxy potatoes also include fingerling and red bliss varieties. Although medium-starch purple potatoes contain more starch than these other options, they can be cubed for use in soup.
How do I store leftovers?
I always like to make soup the day before serving it to give the flavors time to meld overnight. Soups, stews, pasta sauce, and chili always taste best on the second day. You can store this soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let the soup cool completely before refrigerating. This potato soup can also be frozen as it is puréed and does not contain dairy, so feel free to make a large batch and store it in airtight containers for future use. Cool it overnight in the refrigerator before placing the containers in the freezer. Defrost it overnight in the fridge before reheating. The consistency may change slightly but will not alter the delicious taste.
Serving suggestions
This dairy-free potato soup is the perfect addition to a hearty vegan meal (if you exclude the bacon garnish). You can serve it alongside Lentil Sloppy Joes instead of French fries or mashed potatoes. I like serving Blanched Asparagus stalks with sloppy joes because you can eat them with your fingers, like fries. Add a plate of Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert and enjoy all the accolades coming your way from a grateful family.
Dairy-Free Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped chives for garnish
- Bacon bits for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes, vegetable broth, almond milk, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup directly in the pot until smooth. If you prefer some texture, you can blend only half of the soup separately and mix it back in.
- Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped chives and bacon bits. Serve hot.
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