Vegan Kale and Potato Soup is rich, velvety, and packed with flavor—ready in 30 minutes, no dairy needed.
If you loved my Chickpea Broccoli Soup for its plant-based power, or you’ve tried my 4-Ingredient Potato Soup for a minimal effort comfort fix, you’re going to want this one in your rotation. It’s got the same easy, cozy vibes as the Vegan Orzo Soup, but with a heartier twist thanks to potatoes, carrots, and kale.
Recipe Highlights
- One pot, which means minimal cleanup
- Creamy without dairy, thanks to the full-fat coconut milk
- Packed with kale, carrots, and potatoes, which will leave you feeling full but not weighed down
- Ready in 30 minutes
Ingredient Substitutions & Shortcuts
The Greens: Don’t have kale? Use fresh or frozen spinach instead. You could even substitute collard greens for an added boost in nutrition.
Creamy Base: No coconut milk? Try unsweetened plant-based milks, such as oat or almond milk. Since these are low-fat fat you may want to blend part of the soup to thicken it. You could also try ½ can of coconut cream instead of coconut milk. Add a little more broth if going this route.
Nutritional yeast: Adds depth, but you can skip it if needed. Try adding white or yellow miso paste for an umami twist. You could also top it with vegan cheese.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make It
Step 1: Sauté onion, carrot, and celery. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant.
Step 2: Add potatoes and broth and simmer until the potatoes are softened.
Step 3: Stir in coconut milk and nutritional yeast.
Step 4: Add kale just until wilted. Blend a cup or two for added creaminess if desired.
Ways to Serve Vegan Potato Kale Soup
- Try it with an easy Turkish Flatbread. It soaks up the soup so well.
- Pair with a Strawberry Apple Salad for a refreshing and balanced meal.
- Pack this for lunch with an easy Bagel BLT Sandwich.
- Top with vegan bacon bits, roasted chickpeas, or smoked paprika for the perfect finish.
Storing and Reheating
Let this vegetarian kale potato soup cool completely, then store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave. It freezes well too since there's no dairy—just thaw overnight before reheating.
Common Questions
Yes, just stir it in and heat through.
Yes, this kale potato soup recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
- Try adding coconut cream instead of coconut milk
- Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes
- Blend part of the soup and add it back
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30 Minute Vegan Potato Kale Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 medium Yukon gold or russet potatoes peeled and diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can 13.5 oz full fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 3-4 cups chopped kale stems removed
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saute for around 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Stir in the coconut milk, nutritional yeast and kale. Simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to come together, and the kale is wiled but still bright green.
- Optional: Blend 1-2 cups in a high speed blender and return to the pot. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Certifed says
This is the best! Another easy "go-to" soup. very light, with great flavor. I love soups, especially the ones that feel like one pot meals. Super easy to make. Thank you for sharing.
Kate says
So glad you loved it! I’m all about soups that are light, flavorful, and still feel like a full meal. Thanks for trying it!