Vegan Cesnecka Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Vegan Cesnecka Recipe). Cesnecka (aka Czech garlic soup) is a common starter in the Czech Republic. Czech cuisine is not exactly the most vegan-friendly, and most recipes call for loads of lard, butter, and chicken/beef broth. So here's my veganized version that is much more heart-healthy and Czech-approved! Garnish with vegan cheese, if you like.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Vegan Cesnecka Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance®)

1 small onion

chopped

6 cloves garlic

crushed

or more to taste

1 tablespoon caraway seeds

1 teaspoon salt

or to taste

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

5 cups water

1 tablespoon vegetarian chicken-flavored bouillon granules

3 potatoes

diced

2 slices bread

cubed

or more as needed

1 tablespoon vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance®)

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch oregano

or to taste

1 pinch onion powder

or to taste

1 pinch garlic powder

or to taste

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Heat margarine in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is soft and translucent 3 to 5 minutes. Add caraway seeds salt and pepper and cook for another minute. Add water and mix in bouillon. Bring soup to a boil about 5 minutes. Add potatoes adjusting water as needed to cover potatoes by a few inches. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are soft but not mushy 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile toss cubed bread in a pan with margarine over medium heat. Sprinkle salt pepper oregano onion powder and garlic powder on top. Cook shaking the pan occasionally to cook evenly until crouton are crisped about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Vegan Cesnecka Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 238.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.1g 10%

Carbohydrates: 38.9g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 7.6g 12%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 28.1IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 34.8mg 58%

Folate: 44.2mcg 11%

Calcium: 77.3mg 8%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 51.5mg 18%

Potassium: 767.3mg 22%

Sodium: 813.2mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 68.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.