Golden Soup Recipe

Two bowls of golden soup with bread and ingredients around them

I am a firm believer that soup is one of mankind’s greatest culinary creations. When you think about it, there are not many dishes out there that are dippable, slurpable, and all-around irresistible, but soup boasts all of these qualities and then some! Growing up as a cooking connoisseur-to-be, I vividly recall soup being one of my earliest culinary experiments. However, being the rather creative and chaotic child I was, my recipes often incorporated a few unusual ingredients (the stars of my soup were grass and puddle water—if that helps paint a picture). I’ve since refined my definition of what is considered “edible” and have learned to swap grass clippings and puddles for herbs and broth. Although my secret ingredients may be a bit different now, soup still stands as my all-time favorite dish to make! 

A bowl of golden soup with bread being dipped into it
There is just something so satisfying and rewarding about throwing a few unassuming ingredients into a pot and watching it slowly simmer into a mouthwatering meal. I find this to be especially true during the chilly winter season when all I want to do is curl up with the biggest fuzzy blanket I can find and warm my hands and soul with an equally big bowl of soup. 

This vegan golden soup recipe has quickly become a staple in my weekly dinner rotation with how easily it whips together. Packed to the brim with nutritious veggies and an enticingly complex blend of aromatic spices, such as turmeric, ginger, coriander, anise, and fenugreek. With a bit of help from an immersion blender to whirl all the flavors into a velvety, delectable soup, this recipe comes together in the blink of an eye. The only things missing? Friends and family to savor a steaming hot bowl of soup with and plenty of crispy bread for dipping—of course!  

May each bite warm and nourish your soul!  

Vegan Golden Soup Recipe

Makes approximately 6 – 8 servings. 

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Strain, rinse, and gently pat dry chickpeas with a tea towel and set aside. *See Pro Tips for how to use the aquafaba (viscous liquid from canned or soaked chickpeas)!
  2. Roughly chop cauliflower, carrots, and onion.
  3. In a large bowl, add chopped veggies, whole garlic cloves (with skin on), half of the seasonings, salt to taste, and olive oil. Toss thoroughly until veggies are evenly coated.
  4. Transfer to a large sheet pan and bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing the garlic skins and transferring roasted veggies to a large pot.
  6. Add chick peas, vegetable broth, coconut milk, and remaining seasonings.
  7. Using an immersion blender, blend mixture until a smooth, velvety texture is achieved.
  8. Heat soup on medium-high until it reaches a gentle boil and remove from heat.
  9. Now, all that’s left to do is dish up, garnish with cilantro and good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and serve with your favorite dipping bread.

Pro Tips 

  • Aquafaba is the flavorless, versatile goop that makes for a great egg white replacement in many culinary applications, such as a Non-Alcoholic “Gin” Fizz!
  • Store leftover soup in the fridge and enjoy within 4–5 days. You can also freeze the soup into ice cube molds and store the frozen cubes in a freezer-safe bag for up to 4–6 months. I love this method for easy-peasy portioning and reheating! 


LOOKING FOR MORE VEGAN SOUP-SPIRATION? 


Check Out Our Vegan Coconut Curry & Sweet Potato Soup Recipe!


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Topics: Culinary, Recipes, Herbalism

Hailey

Written by Hailey on March 8, 2025

Hailey grew up on a small rural farm in Oregon surrounded by trees and more animals than you could count on your fingers and toes. Hailey's collective passions for exploration, art, biology, and animals have led her through various career paths, including veterinary medicine, neurodiverse healthcare, and glazing instruction at a local pottery studio. These accumulated skills brought her to the front steps of Mountain Rose Herbs, where she holds the position of Partnership & Event Coordinator. When Hailey isn’t planning community events, you can find her cooking up nourishing plant-based food, snuggling with her beloved kitty, Indigo, or wandering around mossy creek beds looking for agates and animal bones to breathe new life into her jewelry creations.


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Golden Soup Recipe

Two bowls of golden soup with bread and ingredients around them

I am a firm believer that soup is one of mankind’s greatest culinary creations. When you think about it, there are not many dishes out there that are dippable, slurpable, and all-around irresistible, but soup boasts all of these qualities and then some! Growing up as a cooking connoisseur-to-be, I vividly recall soup being one of my earliest culinary experiments. However, being the rather creative and chaotic child I was, my recipes often incorporated a few unusual ingredients (the stars of my soup were grass and puddle water—if that helps paint a picture). I’ve since refined my definition of what is considered “edible” and have learned to swap grass clippings and puddles for herbs and broth. Although my secret ingredients may be a bit different now, soup still stands as my all-time favorite dish to make! 

A bowl of golden soup with bread being dipped into it
There is just something so satisfying and rewarding about throwing a few unassuming ingredients into a pot and watching it slowly simmer into a mouthwatering meal. I find this to be especially true during the chilly winter season when all I want to do is curl up with the biggest fuzzy blanket I can find and warm my hands and soul with an equally big bowl of soup. 

This vegan golden soup recipe has quickly become a staple in my weekly dinner rotation with how easily it whips together. Packed to the brim with nutritious veggies and an enticingly complex blend of aromatic spices, such as turmeric, ginger, coriander, anise, and fenugreek. With a bit of help from an immersion blender to whirl all the flavors into a velvety, delectable soup, this recipe comes together in the blink of an eye. The only things missing? Friends and family to savor a steaming hot bowl of soup with and plenty of crispy bread for dipping—of course!  

May each bite warm and nourish your soul!  

Vegan Golden Soup Recipe

Makes approximately 6 – 8 servings. 

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Strain, rinse, and gently pat dry chickpeas with a tea towel and set aside. *See Pro Tips for how to use the aquafaba (viscous liquid from canned or soaked chickpeas)!
  2. Roughly chop cauliflower, carrots, and onion.
  3. In a large bowl, add chopped veggies, whole garlic cloves (with skin on), half of the seasonings, salt to taste, and olive oil. Toss thoroughly until veggies are evenly coated.
  4. Transfer to a large sheet pan and bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing the garlic skins and transferring roasted veggies to a large pot.
  6. Add chick peas, vegetable broth, coconut milk, and remaining seasonings.
  7. Using an immersion blender, blend mixture until a smooth, velvety texture is achieved.
  8. Heat soup on medium-high until it reaches a gentle boil and remove from heat.
  9. Now, all that’s left to do is dish up, garnish with cilantro and good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and serve with your favorite dipping bread.

Pro Tips 

  • Aquafaba is the flavorless, versatile goop that makes for a great egg white replacement in many culinary applications, such as a Non-Alcoholic “Gin” Fizz!
  • Store leftover soup in the fridge and enjoy within 4–5 days. You can also freeze the soup into ice cube molds and store the frozen cubes in a freezer-safe bag for up to 4–6 months. I love this method for easy-peasy portioning and reheating! 


LOOKING FOR MORE VEGAN SOUP-SPIRATION? 


Check Out Our Vegan Coconut Curry & Sweet Potato Soup Recipe!


You may also enjoy




Golden Soup PIN

 

 


Topics: Culinary, Recipes, Herbalism

Hailey

Written by Hailey on March 8, 2025

Hailey grew up on a small rural farm in Oregon surrounded by trees and more animals than you could count on your fingers and toes. Hailey's collective passions for exploration, art, biology, and animals have led her through various career paths, including veterinary medicine, neurodiverse healthcare, and glazing instruction at a local pottery studio. These accumulated skills brought her to the front steps of Mountain Rose Herbs, where she holds the position of Partnership & Event Coordinator. When Hailey isn’t planning community events, you can find her cooking up nourishing plant-based food, snuggling with her beloved kitty, Indigo, or wandering around mossy creek beds looking for agates and animal bones to breathe new life into her jewelry creations.