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This creative dairy-free soup captures burger tastes using coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and carefully prepared lentil-walnut bits. The ultimate cozy meal without any animal ingredients.

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Sofia Pitt sofia
Most recent update: Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:01:12 GMT
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I've gotta tell you about my go-to comfort food twist - this mind-blowing Plant-Based Burger Soup! After tons of kitchen tests, I've come up with something special that packs all those yummy burger tastes into a warm, soothing soup. When hearty lentils mix with smooth coconut milk and that perfect cheesy kick from nutritional yeast, it's pure kitchen magic!

What Makes This Soup Irresistible

This dish has become a total hit at my place! It's amazing how it gives you that burger experience without any animal products. I really dig how flexible it is for different diets - works for no-gluten or no-nuts needs. And wow, those toppings! It's super fun to dress up each bowl just like you would your favorite burger.

What You'll Want to Grab

  • Vegetables: Crunchy, fresh veggies build our taste base.
  • Coconut Milk: The full-fat kind makes everything so rich!
  • Non Dairy Milk: Almond milk works great with its light flavor.
  • Seasonings: Our mix nails that classic burger taste.
  • Lentils: These turn into the tastiest meat-like bits.
  • Walnuts: They bring amazing crunch and richness.

Cooking Steps

Starting Strong
The veggies get all soft and smell amazing as they cook!
The Soup Foundation
Adding both milk types turns everything wonderfully smooth.
Whipping Up Burger Bits
These walnut-lentil chunks are totally next-level!
Last Moves
Blending some soup makes everything velvety and just right.

Smart Cooking Tricks

Don't rush picking your plant milk - make sure it's plain with no sugar! Play around with spices until you love the heat level. And those toppings aren't just extras - they make each serving unique!

Switch Things Up

This soup works with so many changes! Need to skip gluten? Just use another thickener. Can't do nuts? Try sunflower seeds instead. Sometimes I throw in some quinoa for more protein or try different vegan cheeses for fun.

Great Side Matches

I always serve this with classic burger toppings! Crunchy pickles, some raw onions, and a bit of coconut bacon make every bowl awesome. And grab some crusty bread for dipping!

Storage Smarts

This soup stays good for days! Pop it in your fridge for quick meals all week or freeze some for later. When you warm it up, add a splash of plant milk to get that smooth texture back.

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Recipe Q&A

→ What gives this soup its burger-like flavor?

The mix of nutritional yeast, mustard, and spice blend creates the cheesy notes, while the walnut-lentil mixture adds that familiar burger texture and taste.

→ Can I make parts of this ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can boil the lentils earlier or grab canned ones. The walnut-lentil mixture can be prepared a day before too.

→ Which non-dairy milk should I pick?

Any plain unsweetened non-dairy option works fine, but almond or soy milk gives best results. Just make sure it's not vanilla or sweetened.

→ Is this soup free from gluten?

You can make it gluten-free by swapping regular flour with a gluten-free blend and checking that your Worcestershire sauce doesn't contain gluten.

→ What can I sprinkle on top?

Try chopped herbs, thin pickle rounds, toasted bread bits, or coconut bacon for extra crunch and flavors that boost the burger-like experience.

Plant-Based Burger Soup

A velvety, non-dairy bowl that surprisingly mimics burger flavors, crafted with coconut milk and finished with hearty lentil-walnut bits.

Prep Duration
15 min
Cooking Period
35 min
Entire Time Required
50 min
Sofia Pitt: sofia

Type: Plant Power

Difficulty: Moderate

Regional Style: American

Output: 6 Portions (1 pot)

Dietary Attributes: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free

Needed Ingredients

01 1 tablespoon veggie oil (for the main dish).
02 1 medium chopped onion (for the main dish).
03 2 medium celery ribs, chopped small.
04 2 medium carrots, cut into cubes.
05 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (for the main dish).
06 3 tablespoons regular white flour.
07 1 (14 ounce) tin thick coconut milk.
08 2 cups plain plant milk without sweeteners.
09 1 cup water from the tap.
10 1 medium brown potato, chopped into chunks.
11 3-5 veggie stock cubes.
12 1/4 cup nooch (yellow flaky stuff).
13 2 tablespoons spicy sauce with vinegar.
14 1 tablespoon regular yellow mustard.
15 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves.
16 1 tablespoon veggie oil (for the topping mix).
17 1 small chopped onion (for the topping mix).
18 2 cloves garlic, minced fine (for the topping mix).
19 2 cups already cooked brown lentils.
20 1/2 cup walnuts crushed into tiny bits.
21 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce.
22 1 tablespoon plant-based Worcestershire sauce.
23 1 teaspoon ground cumin spice.
24 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar splash.

Preparation Steps

Step 01

Warm oil in big soup pot, cook onion, celery, and carrots until soft for about 10 minutes. Toss in garlic and flour, stir for a minute.

Step 02

Stir in plant milk, coconut milk, water, potato chunks, stock cubes, nooch, hot sauce, mustard and thyme. Let bubble gently for 20 minutes.

Step 03

Cook onion and garlic in oil. Throw in lentils, crushed walnuts, and all flavorings. Keep cooking until dry.

Step 04

Take about a third to half of your soup and blend it up for the right thickness. Taste and add salt if needed.

Step 05

Pour soup in bowls, top with your lentil mixture and any extra goodies you like.

Supplementary Details

  1. You can make lentils the day before or grab canned ones.
  2. Blend a little or a lot depending on how thick you want it.
  3. Add whatever toppings sound good to you.

Necessary Tools

  • Big cooking pot.
  • Frying pan.
  • Stick blender or food mixer.

Allergen Advisory

Review each item for allergens. Consult a medical expert if unsure.
  • Walnuts might cause problems for some folks.
  • Contains soy from the sauce.
  • Has wheat in the flour.

Nutrient Breakdown (per serving)

This information is provided for reference and should not replace consultation with a health professional.
  • Caloric Value: 494
  • Total Fat: 28.6 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 40.6 g
  • Proteins: 16.1 g