Vegan Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil 
• 1 medium onion, chopped 
• 3-4 slices vegan bacon, chopped 
• 1/4 cup flour 
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 medium russet potatoes, cut into small cubes
• Salt and pepper, to taste 
• 1 cup nondairy milk 
• 1/3 cup vegan shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
• Sliced green onions, for garnish
• Vegan sour cream, for garnish (we ♥ Tofutti!) 

Instructions• Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and vegan bacon and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Add the vegetable broth, potatoes, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer over low heat until the potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove about 2 cups of the mixture (make sure you get some potatoes) and set aside. Once cool, blend with the nondairy milk. Pour the blended mixture back into the soup pot and adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with vegan cheese, green onions, and vegan sour cream.
• Enjoy!