Broccoli Cheddar Soup

I made this… 8 portions and I could not get the potatoes to soften it turned out not great tbh, any advice we would love to try again..

PUL Team - March 27, 2026, 8:03 p.m.

Heyy Amy! Aw we’re sad that the soup didn’t turn out as hoped 😔 and thank you for sharing this.

Making 8 portions likely affected the cook time. In the app, the ingredient amounts scale proportionally, but the timers stay the same since cooking time doesn’t increase at the same rate. Increasing the portion size usually needs extra time to cook, though, so I suspect the potatoes needed longer to fully soften before blending. Chopping them up smaller and keeping the soup at a steady simmer helps too. Before blending, a fork should slide through easily! Yukon gold or other all-purpose potatoes also work best since they cook down faster. Waxy potatoes, for example, you'd want to avoid as they stay firmer longer.

Hope the next round turns out much better 🫶✨

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Delicious!

Could I leave the mustard out? I don't like it and therefore never buy it.

PUL Team - March 5, 2026, 2:51 a.m.

Hey Annelies! You can leave the mustard out if you prefer. It mainly adds a bit of tang and depth to the soup. If you’d like to replace this slight tang, you could try adding a tiny splash more of the apple cider vinegar and adjusting the spices to taste 🫶

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Une très belle surprise. Je n'avais jamais entendu parler de ce genre de soupe. Je ne savais pas à quoi m'attendre et j'ai adoré. Mon homme aussi. Il n'a pas arrêté de dire qu'il se régalait. Pour un peu plus de gourmandise j'ai associé la soupe aux super naans de PUL. Réconfortant et gourmand

PUL Team - March 4, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

It means so much to hear this, Marguerite! Thank you for trying the recipe and taking the time to leave the glowing review 🤗

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Very tasty and comforting, definitely making it again!

The most amazing broccoli cheddar soup without the cheddar! When I first went vegan, I quickly realized that whole-food versions of “cheese” recipes, like mac and cheese and such, called for potatoes and carrots. I thought that was crazy to turn to a cheesy flavor, and honestly, I didn’t like any of those recipes when I first went vegan six years ago. Now, this may be new taste buds talking, but I seriously thought this tasted like real cheese. The PUL croutons are a must. I also enjoyed a sprinkle of “cheddar cheese.”

PUL Team - Feb. 13, 2026, 4:07 p.m.

Oh, Aileen, thanks so much for trying the recipe and taking the time to leave a comment 🥹
Those potato and carrot cheese-style recipes can definitely feel surprising at first. It’s extra special to hear this one tasted like the real deal for you 🫶

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This soup will be on the rotation. So easy, delicious and perfect for a rainy day

It is a very creamy soup and I like that doesn’t have a strong nut flavor. This a prefect recipe for kids and adult
Very easy to cook

This was great! I'll be making it again. We topped it with everything bagel seasoning, which I definitely recommend.

This was divine! I’ve tried other broccoli cheddar soup recipes before, but this was by far the creamiest. I was a bit nervous to add that much smoked paprika, but glad I stuck to the recipe. It balanced the texture and flavors perfectly. This will definitely be in my soup rotation!

PUL Team - Nov. 21, 2025, 4:19 p.m.

Woohoo! So happy to hear this, SarahLou, thank you 🤗✨

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Can I substitute the cashews with another nut?

PUL Team - Nov. 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

Heyy Natasha! Thanks for the question. We haven't tried it, but blanched almonds (without the skinds) could maybe work. Almonds will give a slightly grainier texture though, and I'd recommend soaking overnight in water to help soften them a bit. I'd then recommend blending them a little longer to help remove some of that graininess. Be sure to give the soup a taste test as well, and adjust it as needed 🤗

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Loved it! We did halve the smoked paprika since ours is pretty strong. It would have definitely been overpowering otherwise.

Loved it! Easy to make, cheap and is great for a grey November day.

Wow this was so cheap to make and delicious!!! LOVE IT

For me, it was "half a victory": my partner absolutely loved it, while I was not the biggest fan ^^ I think the part that made our judgement differ is on the "heaviness", he loved it but I was not that much into it. Overall the taste was great, I just used romanesco cabbage instead of brocoli but otherwise kept the same recipe! I will probably do it again for my partner, he said it felt like a "cheat meal but in soup shape"!

PUL Team - Nov. 13, 2025, 2:28 a.m.

So glad your partner enjoyed it, Nohya! We were aiming to achieve a similar texture to traditional broccoli cheddar soup, which does tend to be a bit heavier. That said, I can see how our version might not be for everyone. If you have leftovers, you could try adding a bit more broth to lighten it up a touch ☺️

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