Super Easy, Dairy-Free Potato Soup Recipe

This potato soup recipe is something I made up so our family would have a comfort-food dinner that everyone loved, filled us all up, and was totally safe for all members of our family.

This is incredibly forgiving - believe me - and really easy to tailor to an individuals preferences and what's in the pantry.

And now, per Jenna's request, here's our go-to, allergy friendly, family supper.

Ingredients:
1.5 lbs potato - any kind
2 bags frozen cauliflower (or raw cauliflower if you feel like chopping)
(optional) carrots
Earth Balance Soy Free Spread
salt & pepper
sage
onion powder

Toppings:
crumbled bacon
shredded cheese
chives
green onion


Directions:
Fill a large pot 2/3 with water. Add salt and bring to boil.
Meanwhile, wash, peel, and quarter potatoes.
Once water is boiling add potatoes and cauliflower. If you're also adding carrots do so now. Cook until a knife easily pierces the veggies.

Option One - a Chunky Soup: 
Remove 1/4 to 1/3 of the potatoes and carrots and set aside.
Drain about 1/2 of the water.
Use an immersion blender, Ninja, regular old blender, or even elbow grease + potato masher and mash / puree the remaining veggies with the water until it's smooth. If it's thicker than you'd like just add some water to create the preferred consistency.
Add 3-4 Tbsp (or to taste) of the Earth Balance spread; mix well.
Season with salt, pepper, sage, and onion powder to taste.
Stir reserved carrots and potatoes back in.
Serve with topping choices.

Option Two - a Smooth and Creamy Soup:
Drain about 1/2 of the water.
Use an immersion blender, Ninja, regular old blender, or even elbow grease + potato masher and mash / puree the remaining veggies with the water until it's smooth. If it's thicker than you'd like just add some water to create the preferred consistency.
Add 3-4 Tbsp (or to taste) of the Earth Balance spread; mix well.
Season with salt, pepper, sage, and onion powder to taste.
Serve with topping choices.

Serves 6-8


I have often made these bread bowls to serve the soup in, and while not everyone can have one they are pretty delicious and help the soup go even further. Otherwise I serve the soup with grapes or apple slices and call it good enough. My kids are always happy and our bellies are always full.

*A couple of notes about cooking for people with allergies. Make sure you read all the labels to see what is in each ingredient and where it was processed. For example, some Kroger spices contain whey and Aldi spices were manufactured with nuts and dairy. Those spices are not safe for my sons and we often have to buy name brand.