Vegan Creamy Potato Soup

Tonight, I’m going to share with you the great recipe I promised I would using the Silk creamer from yesterday’s vegan review. I’m talking about a delicious creamy vegan potato soup!

I mean seriously, who wouldn't want to try this soup?!

Here’s what you will need:

Soymilk

Silk Soy Creamer Original

Fresh Garlic

One Onion

Chili Powder, Salt, and Pepper 

Olive Oil

Stick Butter

Potatoes

Bay leaf

Directions:

1. Finally chop 2 cloves of garlic and 1 medium onion.

2. Sauté the onions and garlic in a little bit of olive oil in the bottom of a large stockpot.

3. When they begin to brown, mix in 10-12 medium to large potatoes, that have been peeled and chopped into small pieces.

4. Let these cook down, remembering to stir frequently.

5. After about 5 minutes or so (when the potatoes start to soften) pour in 2 cups of silk soy creamer and 2 cups of soymilk to the mix.

6. Add in the bay leaf, about 1/8 teaspoon of chili powder, a dash of salt, and several dashes of pepper.

7. Immediately bring the mixture to a boil and let boil until the potatoes are mash able.

8. When the potatoes are ready, turn the mixture down to a simmer and mash the potatoes.

9.  When the potatoes are mashed, mix in one stick of vegan butter (I’m using Blue Bonnet Lite).

Serve and enjoy! 

Thanksgiving 2013: Mashed Potatoes

Today’s post is going to be one of my favorite dishes, not only for Thanksgiving, but also for just general southern comfort food.

I’m talking about mashed potatoes.

There are, of course, vegan mashed potatoes that come out of a box. In fact, the Idahoan Original Mashed Potatoes are a great example and you just have to substitute the milk and butter for soy milk and margarine. 

If I have the time though, I always prefer homemade mashed potatoes, made from actual potatoes. 

They are really simple to make, just follow these few steps below! (:

1. Peel your potatoes and slice them into small chunks. 

2. Simmer these chunks until they are soft enough to stab with a fork, this should take approximately 30 minutes, depending on the number of potatoes. 

3. Strain your potatoes and place them in a bowl with a liberal amount of butter. 

4. Using a potato masher, mush the potatoes until they reach the desired consistency. I personally like my potatoes to have some chunks in them.

5. Add some soy milk and stir together until they are a creamy consistency. 

 Who doesn't love mashed potatoes and peas?!? 

Enjoy! 

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