This Creamy Vegetable Soup is silky smooth, nutritious, simple to make and delicious. This tasty creamy vegetable soup is healthy, comfort food at it's best!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
I haven't had a cream-based soup in ages.
The funny thing is that because I have such major texture issues, I always thought I just didn't like those creamy soups. What I now realize is that I just didn't like the actual "cream" that was added to the soup!
I was so excited when I first saw Silk's new Protein and Nut Milk. I use Silk's Almond and Cashew milk daily in my smoothies and overnight oats. But this one REALLY intrigued me.
Why You Should Make This Creamy Vegetable Soup
First off, there is 10 grams of plant-based protein in a serving. It can be difficult for those who follow a vegan diet to get enough protein in their daily diet so this is crucial.
But what is so interesting about this milk, this protein is 100% from yellow peas! Good old, pant-based ingredients.
This is perfect for those with dairy allergies while providing all of the essential amino acids. Added bonus points that it's non-GMO too which means that it's free from chemicals, preservatives or toxins that can potentially be life-threatening for the body over the long term.
I couldn't wait to create a recipe. I haven't had a creamy soup in ages (read above) and second, since the protein in this milk was derived from peas, it just sounded perfect to make a plant-based soup!
Go ahead and customize this creamy vegetable soup however you'd like. You can simply add two sliced grilled chicken breasts and ½ cup pasta, rice or quinoa if you'd like.
If you like soups you need to also try my Slow Cooker Thai Curried Chicken Soup, Creamy Cauliflower Soup and Quinoa Vegetable Soup.
Also, my Pumpkin Cornbread and Spicy Cornbread Stuffed with Cheese would be wonderful to dip in any of these soups.
How to Make This Creamy Vegetable Soup
I started off with a little olive oil, onions, celery and carrots and sautéed them until soft.
Next I added simple Italian seasonings and sliced mushrooms.
Next I simply added the remaining ingredients (except the spinach) and let it simmer.
I added the spinach, stirred it a few times and just like that, a creamy, nutritious soup is ready to be devoured!
And the most important part? I LOVED IT! This has restored my faith in creamy soups! Now we don't need to use heavy cream. We save a ton of calories and I don't miss that dairy one bit.
Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips
Absolutely. You can easily add 1 pound of cooked shredded chicken before you add the broth and almond milk.
Yes it most definitely will. I like to put in a saucepan on the stove for a few minutes while stirring well. When the soup is being stored in an airtight container, it may separate a but so stirring well is important.
Yes you can definitely leave out the spinach, or you can substitute with kale or another leafy green if she will eat that.
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Creamy Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 rib celery chopped,
- 4 large carrots chopped
- 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced
- 5 cups vegetables broth
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Silk Protein & Nut Milk
- 2 15 ounce container of beans rinsed and drained
- 1 13.5 ounce container diced tomatoes I used fire roasted
- 3 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or large sauce pan, add olive oil, onion, carrots and celery.
- Cook over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes, .
- Add seasoning and mushrooms and stir.
- Add vegetable broth, milk, beans and tomatoes.
- Stir again.
- Let simmer on low for another 10 minutes.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Enjoy!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish
I love a good creamy soup -- especially when it's non-dairy AND packed with protein!!! #winning
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kelly!!
Joy
Oh my goodness this looks absolutely incredible. I LOVE all of Silk's products and the fact that the protein comes from peas. Our family tries to limit our dairy intake and we all love soup so this delicious soup is a no-brainer. I cannot wait to make this for my family. Looks soooo good on a cold snowy day. Thanks for sharing
lauren.kelly
Hi Joy! Thank so much, I really hope you and your family like it!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
oooo YES! healthy, comfort food is exactly what I need right now!
lauren.kelly
Yes, especially today since it's raining!
Jenny Flake
Healthy and beautiful! Need!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Jenny!
Isabelle @ Crumb
I love cream soups, but my biggest complaint is that they're so... well... creamy. This soup is the total opposite of that, what with all those big beautiful chunky vegetables. Looks like a perfect weekday dinner!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Isabelle! We are on the same page 🙂
Cookin Canuck
What a beautiful soup! I'm always appreciative of a good LIGHT creamy soup.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Dara!
Maria
Such a fun and unique recipe!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Maria!
Alyssa | EverydayMaven
This sounds so comforting and still so nutritous!!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Alyssa!
Jordan Anderson
I've been seeing tons of products with pea protein lately. I'm definitely intrigued.
lauren.kelly
It's SO good, Jordan!
Lora @savoringitaly
Totally love this almond milk with pea protein idea and have to look for it at the market this week. I love the idea of using it instead of cream for a creamy soup like this!! Looks great, Lauren!!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Lora!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
I want a giant bowl of this!!
lauren.kelly
Come one over, Liz!
Amanda | The Kitcheneer
I cant choose what I love most about this soup! The fact that there is no dairy,packed with veggies, and its so healthy for you! YUM!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Amanda!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
During this time of the year I could eat soup every single day. I love that this is packed with vegetables and is creamy too!
lauren.kelly
I practically do eat soup every day, Ashley! Go for it 🙂
Stephanie
This soup looks so creamy and delicious! Can't believe it's healthy too!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Stephanie!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
love love LOVE that I can make this for caleb since it has no dairy! He is missing a good creamy soup and this is perf!
lauren.kelly
Oh yay! I hope Caleb likes it, Taylor!