Creamy Dairy-Free Soup Recipes

Daiya "Cheese", one of my all time favorite allergy-friendly ingredients has this great round up of soups on their website.  I love their products, and highly recommend them!! These recipes have some fun ideas for how to make a non-dairy soup creamy! Their website has many other wonderful recipes and ideas.

photo from Daiya's Website

"Fall is in the air – and we’re excited to celebrate by wrapping ourselves in cool-weather layers, enjoying seasonal festivities, and creating and eating a wide array of autumnal treats. Along with countless apples and pretty much anything pumpkin-flavored, these treats include the rich and creamy soups that we wait all summer to make. And while many recipes call for dairy to help with that “rich and creamy” factor, there are plenty that don’t. Here are some we’re loving right now:

The Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Kitchen’s Creamy Broccoli Soup, from Laura B. Russell

How to make creamy broccoli soup without the cream? This blog shows you how, by featuring a DIY dairy milk alternative made from raw almonds and a bit of date syrup. Of course, you could opt to use your favorite store-bought dairy-free milk – but if you have the time and a blender, we recommend you give this recipe a shot!

Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup, from Healthful Pursuit (pictured)

Another popular veggie to highlight in a creamy soup, the humble mushroom is made elegant here with ingredients like Himalayan rock salt and almond milk. For added creamy texture, the recipe calls for a generous amount of cauliflower florets to be blended in. The result is smooth and satisfying.

Gluten-Free Five Minute Creamy Thai Soup, from Simply Gluten-Free

Here’s a wonderful recipe for when you’re looking for a soup that’s comforting, but also a little bit exotic. Classic Thai flavors like fresh ginger, lime and (gluten-free) soy sauce are made creamy by a combination of coconut milk and Sunbutter (or your nut butter of choice.) Enjoy it on its own, or add extra protein or vegetables to make it a heartier meal.

Dairy-Free Cream of Chicken Soup, from My Wise Mom

Love a classic cream of chicken soup but looking to skip the dairy? This recipe has all the flavors you’re looking for, but with almond milk instead of the more traditional cream. A delicious blend of herbs and spices (like garlic, oregano and parsley) create a complex flavor that can be enjoyed alone or used as a base for dishes like chicken pot pies. Are you gluten-free as well as dairy-free? Substitute the all-purpose flour for the gluten-free brand of your choice.

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Soup, from Tessa the Domestic Diva

A seasonal specialty that can be either sweet or savory, pumpkin soup comes in so many delicious variations. This one is made especially interesting by surprise ingredients like a pureed apple, whole sage leaves, maple syrup, lime juice, and rich coconut milk instead of dairy cream.

Creamy Gluten-Free and Dariy-Free Tomato Soup, from the Baking Beauties

The perfect thing to pair with a deliciously dairy-free grilled cheese sandwich, a cup or bowl of creamy tomato soup is a fall staple. Instead of cream, this recipe relies on the smooth texture of pureed vegetables – including a potato, for good measure. As for the sandwich, let the entries of our First Annual Grilled Cheese Cook-off inspire you. They’re all featured on the recipes page of daiyafoods.com, as are other fantastic dairy-free recipes to be savored all year round."