Dairy-Free Creamy Veggie Soup

Introduction
This Dairy-Free Creamy Veggie Soup is hearty, comforting, and completely plant-based. A smooth roux, made with dairy-free butter and flour, gives the soup its velvety texture, while nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy flavor without any dairy. Packed with a colorful mix of vegetables, this soup is perfect for chilly days or anytime you need a healthy, one-pot meal.

Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium onion, diced

3 medium carrots, chopped

4 celery stalks, chopped

½ cup corn

1 cup peas

3 Tbsp nutritional yeast

4 cups vegetable broth

1/3 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour

1/3 cup dairy-free butter

1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp fresh rosemary

1/2 tsp fresh oregano

1/2 tsp fresh thyme

1 cup chickpeas or white beans (optional)

How to Make
Sauté the Vegetables: