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Parsley-Potato Soup

Lots of fresh parsley and a touch of cream cheese give this soup its special character. Serve with crusty French or Italian bread.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, or other stock option (page 9)
6 medium potatoes, preferably a mealy variety like russet, peeled and diced
2 bay leaves
4 ounces vegan cream cheese, diced
1/2 cup firmly packed chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
2 cups rice milk, or as needed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until both are golden.

    Step 2

    Add the water with bouillon cubes, potatoes, and bay leaves. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently until the potatoes are just tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

    Step 3

    Remove about 1/2 cup of the hot liquid with a ladle and transfer it to a small mixing bowl. Combine with the cream cheese and whisk together until smooth and creamy. Stir into the soup along with the parsley and dill.

    Step 4

    Slowly sprinkle in the oats. Simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes over very low heat, or until the potatoes are completely tender.

    Step 5

    Add enough rice milk to give the soup a slightly thick consistency, then season with salt and pepper. Discard the bay leaves. Heat through and serve. This soup thickens as it stands; thin as needed with additional rice milk, then adjust the seasonings.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 6

    Per serving:

    Step 7

    Calories: 193

    Step 8

    Total fat: 5g

    Step 9

    Protein: 6g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 11

    Carbohydrate: 32g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 84mg

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