5 Dairy-Free Ways to Make a Creamy Soup, According to a Dietitian (2024)

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5 Dairy-Free Ways to Make a Creamy Soup, According to a Dietitian? ›

Stir in Coconut Milk

I suggest adding it to taste so it does not overwhelm the flavor of the soup. And if you're not a fan of coconut, try almond milk—both will give you a creamier soup.

Stir in Coconut Milk

I suggest adding it to taste so it does not overwhelm the flavor of the soup. And if you're not a fan of coconut, try almond milk—both will give you a creamier soup.

The best milk for cooking really depends on the flavor you're looking for. For example, if you're cooking a savory dish, you can try soy milk or hemp milk. If you're cooking a sweeter dish, try alternatives such as oat milk. This option lends a sweet flavor to everything from soups to curries and beyond.

To replace 1 cup (237 mL) of heavy cream in your recipe, add 2 tablespoons (19 grams) of cornstarch to 1 cup (237 mL) of milk and stir, allowing the mixture to thicken. You can use whole milk or opt for skim milk to help slash the calories and fat content of your recipe.

Cornstarch, on the other hand, is mixed with a few tablespoons of liquid and then stirred into the soup after it has come to a boil. Either way, the tricks you use to thicken a gravy — flour pastes, cornstarch slurries or even add-ins such as arrowroot or tapioca — can give your soup a thicker mouth feel.

Blend together one cup of thick coconut cream and one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Next, add a pinch of salt and two teaspoons of nutritional yeast for a cheesy tang. Chill the mixture to firm it up, and you'll have a terrific dairy-free cream cheese substitute.

There are a number of alternative foods and drinks available in supermarkets, such as: soya, rice, oat, almond, hazelnut, coconut, quinoa and potato drinks (sometimes called milks)

1. Coconut Oil. Coconut oil is a popular butter substitute, especially for vegans. It's healthy, readily available and yields delicious results.

Coconut milk and cream are mostly interchangeable in recipes such as curries and soups. If you prefer a richer flavour and texture, try coconut cream or vice versa. However, be careful when substituting coconut milk and cream in baked goods.

Can I use yogurt instead of cream in soup? ›

But if you have a recipe that calls for cream, you can often substitute yogurt for a lighter overall dish. Of course, yogurt is not cream. It is thicker and has a tanginess to it that will change the taste of your soup. But to be honest, we can't think of many soups it wouldn't work well in.

Cream soups often have heavy cream, half and half, cheese, or butter. You can also use coconut milk or other milk alternatives to make creamy vegan soups. Puréed potato, cauliflower, chickpeas, and lentils will also yield a creamy texture.

Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter (that's 4 tablespoons or half a stick) and let it cool to room temperature. Then, whisk it together with 3/4 cup whole milk. This mixture is equivalent to 1 cup of heavy cream and can be used in almost any recipe that calls for heavy cream.

Thick coconut milk is great for sauces and desserts while thin coconut milk is best as a milk alternative in coffee or soups. Most plant milks have a relatively neutral flavor, but coconut milk, both thick and thin, does maintain a slight coconut flavor.

Add Cream: Let's get the obvious one out of the way.

Whether you use a few tablespoons or a few cups, cream gives soup a silky mouthfeel and rich flavor. You can definitely add milk or other dairy as well, though it will taste gradually less creamy as you go down in percent.

Milk or Half-and-Half: This is the other magical ingredient that turns your homemade chicken noodle soup into the creamiest soup ever. Use 1 cup of whole milk or 1 cup of half-and-half. If you want to make regular (non-creamy) chicken noodle soup, replace the milk with more chicken broth.

If you opt for a natural thickener, such as almond paste or potato starch, mix the thickener with a small amount of warm water until smooth. Slowly add the mixture to your almond milk while stirring continuously until it reaches your desired thickness.