Creamy Vegan Potato Soup

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This creamy vegan potato soup is so good because it combines creamy, tender potatoes with flavorful herbs and spices, creating a comforting and hearty dish. Perfect for any season, this nutritious soup is both satisfying and easy to make, making it a favorite for vegans and non-vegans alike.

2 white bowls filled with vegan potato soup with slices of cornbread in the background.

I believe my love of creamy potato soup developed in childhood. It’s deep-rooted comfort food for me. Even now, it doesn’t have to be cold outside. We eat this healthy potato soup year-round. Other nutritious vegan soups that we enjoy are this white bean vegan soup and my vegetable barley soup.

Reasons you will love this soup

  • Creamy and Comforting: This vegan potato soup offers a rich, creamy texture that provides warmth and comfort, making it perfect for cozy meals.
  • Nutritious and Wholesome: Made with simple, plant-based ingredients like potatoes, onions, and vegetable broth, this soup is packed with vitamins and minerals, promoting a healthy diet.
  • Easy to Prepare: With straightforward steps and minimal ingredients, this vegan potato soup is quick and easy to make, allowing you to enjoy a delicious homemade meal with little effort.

Ingredients you will need

whole yellow potatoes on wooden board
  • Potatoes- Russet potatoes are ideal due to their high starch content, which creates a creamy and smooth texture when cooked and blended. Yukon Gold potatoes are also a great choice for their naturally buttery flavor and creamy consistency, adding richness to the soup.
  • Onions- They provide a foundational base that enhances the overall taste of the soup, complementing the potatoes and other ingredients with a rich, aromatic sweetness that develops as they cook.
  • Veggies- I like to add frozen green peas and corn nibblets to my soup. You can add other veggies as well.
  • Plant milk- Creates a creamy, rich texture while keeping the recipe dairy-free and vegan. It adds smoothness and a mild flavor that complements the potatoes without overpowering the dish, making it a perfect substitute for traditional milk or cream.
  • Seasonings- Nutritional yeast flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, salt, and pepper are my favorite seasonings to use in this soup.
  • Thickener- Cornstarch is used in potato soup as a thickening agent to create a smooth, creamy consistency without adding extra fat.

Tips for making this soup

  • Don’t overcook- Make sure not to overcook the potatoes, because the soup will be less chunky. You want them tender but not mushy.
  • Seasoning- Add my new vegetable bouillon powder to create more delicious flavor.
  • Thickening- If using cornstarch to thicken, be sure to mix it with a little cold plant milk or water before adding it to the boiling soup. Otherwise, it will clump up. Arrowroot powder is a great thickener that tends not to clump.
  • Serving suggestions- Serve with my Country Cornbread, a salad, or baked butternut squash as a side dish.

How to make vegan potato soup

The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.

russett potatoes on wooden board being diced

STEP #1: Wash and dice up the vegetables. I like to cube the potatoes into small bite-size pieces, they will cook down smaller.

potato slices in large stock pot boiling

STEP #2: In a large soup pot, add potatoes, onion, garlic water, and all spices, and bring to a boil. Cook for approximately 20 minutes on medium-high, until potatoes are tender.

STEP #3: Add corn niblets, green peas, and 1-1/2 cups of almond milk. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for another 10 minutes.

arrowroot thickener in stainless bowl beside plant milk and whisk on white background

STEP #4: In a small bowl, mix arrowroot powder with the remaining 1/2 cup of almond milk and whisk until frothy. Add to a soup pot and stir.

white bowl of homemade potato soup topped with parsley on a blue napkin with a spoon.

STEP #5: Allow it to simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently, as it thickens. Serve after cooling.

*Originally published July 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which potatoes should I use in potato soup?

Any variety of potatoes can be used to make this soup, but my favorites are Russets, Yukons, and red potatoes. There’s no need to peel them because a lot of the nutrients reside in the skins.

What other vegetables can be added to potato soup?

Along with potatoes, I like to add onion, garlic, corn, green peas, and even sometimes fresh spinach leaves. Most of the time, the corn and green peas I use are frozen.

Can I use frozen vegetables?

Using frozen vegetables in this potato soup makes it even easier. Though I always use fresh potatoes, I love to add frozen green peas and corn to my soup. They are every bit as healthy as fresh.

white bowl of homemade potato soup topped with parsley on a blue napkin with a spoon.

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vegan pototo soup in white bowls with cornbread
4.40 from 53 votes

Potato Soup Vegan

Author: Terri Edwards
This vegan potato soup is so good because it combines creamy, tender potatoes with flavorful herbs and spices, creating a comforting and hearty dish. Perfect for any season, this nutritious soup is both satisfying and easy to make, making it a favorite for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 4 large potatoes, diced, with skins Russet, red skin, Yukon, etc.
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon basil flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup frozen corn niblets
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 2 cups plant milk
  • 3-4 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder

Instructions

  • Wash and dice potatoes and onions.
  • In a large soup pot, add potatoes, onion, garlic water, and all spices, and bring to a boil. Cook approximately 20 minutes on medium-high, until potatoes are tender.
  • Add corn niblets, green peas, and 1-1/2 cups of plant milk. Reduce heat and allow to simmer another 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix arrowroot powder with the remaining 1/2 cup of plant milk and whisk until frothy. Add to the soup pot and stir.
  • Allow to simmer another 10 minutes, stirring frequently, as it thickens. Serve with cornbread.

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Notes

Tips & Suggestions:
I have included step-by-step photos and directions above to ensure your first attempt will be successful.
  • Potatoes- Any variety of potatoes can be used to make this soup, but my favorite is Russets, Yukons, and red potatoes. There's no need to peel them because a lot of the nutrients reside in the skins.
  • Don't overcook- Make sure not to overcook the potatoes, because the soup will be less chunky. You want them tender but not mushy.
  • Seasoning- Add my new vegetable bouillon powder to create more delicious flavor.
  • Thickening- If using cornstarch to thicken, be sure to mix it with a little cold plant milk or water before adding it to the boiling soup. Otherwise, it will clump up. Arrowroot powder is a great thickener that tends not to clump.
  • Serving suggestions- Serve with my Country Cornbread, a salad, or baked butternut squash as a side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g

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24 Comments

  1. I added the juice of one lemon, more salt and some pepper. I also sprinkled a bit of tajin on my own bowl, very tasty.

  2. what one pound of potatoes looks like is to estimate it by the size of each potato. Use this general formula to know how many potatoes are in a pound: One large potato equals around one pound.

    Found this-now going to make and I’ll get back.

  3. This potato soup is so satisfying and definitely a keeper. I added some “cheese” sauce to it which made it even more wonderful. Your recipes are amazing – thank you.

  4. Yummy 😋
    Super easy preparation – time is cooking. I added 2 stalks chopped celery and 1 diced carrot. Also added dried mushrooms. My husband loved it!

  5. This was so easy to throw together as a last minute find on a cold night!!! (I actually had some oven baked russets already in the fridge) Easy ingredients! I topped it off with some Tajin and Smokey Tabasco!! So delicious!! It’s my new favorite!! Thank you!!

    1. Hi Eliza- These winter days and nights make me hungry for soup too, and this one is a favorite. Adding Tajin and Smokey Tobasco sounds fabulous. So glad that the potato soup is your new favorite! 😀

    1. Hi Emille- Yes, this can be frozen, and I have some in my freezer right now. I love to heat it up and make a fresh pan of cornbread. It is just as good the second time. 🙂

  6. Hi, Terri,

    I loved this potato soup!!!! Wow, is it ever good!!!! I also made your cornbread recipe to go with it, OUTSTANDING!!!! I made some of the cornbread into croutons to put in my soup. So good, thank you so much!!!!

  7. Terri,

    I love your recipes and signed up for your blog. I don’t see any “print” icons on your recipe pages though. Did I simply overlook it? I see a “print” email, but nothing for the individual recipes. Thanks so much.

    1. Hi Kathy,

      This particular recipe is an older one, before I installed an actual recipe plugin on my blog, so it’s not as printer-friendly. I am attaching the recipe to this comment, so you can just cut and paste it into a document.

      With my newer recipes, the ‘print’ button at the bottom, beside the email, is actually to print the recipe. There is another print button at the top of each recipe, right beside the rating stars near the title of recipe. It just has a picture of a printer, instead of saying ‘print.’ There are ads at the bottom of each recipes, so after you tell it to print, designate which pages, like 1-2, to avoid printing the advertisements.

      Thanks so much for following my blog! 😀

      Creamy Potato Soup–

      Ingredients:

      4 large, red skinned potatoes, diced, with skins
      1 onion, diced
      2 cloves garlic, minced
      4 cups water
      1 Tbsp. tarragon
      1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
      1 Tbsp. Lawry’s garlic powder
      1 Tbsp. basil flakes
      1 tsp. sea salt
      1 cup frozen, corn nibblets
      1 cup frozen, green peas
      2 cups plain almond milk
      4 Tbsp. arrowroot powder (for thickener) – cornstarch can also be used as thickener
      In large soup pot, add potatoes, onion, garlic water, and all spices, and bring to a boil. Cook approximately 20 minutes on medium high, until potatoes are tender.

      Add corn nibblets, green peas, and 1-1/2 cups of almond milk. Reduce heat and allow to simmer another 10 minutes.

      In a small bowl, mix arrowroot powder with remaining 1/2 cup of almond milk and whisk until frothy. Add to soup pot and stir.

      Allow to simmer another 10 minutes, stirring frequently, as it thickens. Serve with cornbread.

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