When everything outside is slowly turning green again, it's time to get really cozy in the kitchen. This vegan cheese and leek soup with mushrooms is just the thing for relaxing evenings: creamy, flavorful, and thanks to Lotao Veggie Mince, especially hearty and filling.

The Lotao Veggie Mince provides a hearty, firm-to-the-bite addition and makes the soup especially aromatic. The spices from Brecht bring depth and warmth to the dish – for a soup that tastes like true comfort food.

⏱ Preparation time: approx. 30 minutes
🥣 Servings: 2–3
💛 Difficulty: Easy

What makes this vegan cheese and leek soup special?

• Hearty & filling: The Lotao Veggie Mince provides a meat-like, juicy texture in the soup.

• Creamy delight: Cream cheese and mountain cheese make the soup especially rich.

• Flavorful depth: The Brecht spices give the dish a fine, balanced flavor.

• Perfect for cozy evenings: A true comfort food that is quick to prepare.

Lotao stands for 100% plant-based, natural ingredients and uncomplicated enjoyment in everyday life – precisely what makes such recipes so simple and versatile.

Ingredients for 2–3 people

✓ 200 g Lotao Veggie Mince
✓ 1 onion
✓ 2 leeks
✓ 500 g mushrooms
✓ 2 tbsp butter
✓ 1 clove of garlic
✓ 900 ml vegetable broth
✓ 1 tsp Brecht Cheese & Raclette Spice
✓ 200 g cream cheese (double cream)
✓ 50 g grated mountain cheese

To taste:
✓ Brecht Original Rock Salt
✓ Brecht Black Pepper from the mill
✓ 1 pinch Brecht Nutmeg

Optional:
✓ 1 tbsp starch (for extra creaminess)

⏱ Preparation time: approx. 30 minutes

Preparation

1. Prepare Veggie Mince
   Soak the Lotao Veggie Mince according to package instructions and then squeeze out well. This will give it a particularly juicy and aromatic texture when fried.

2. Sauté vegetables
   Finely dice the onion, slice the leek into rings, and slice the mushrooms.
   Melt butter in a large pot and sauté the veggie mince together with onions, leeks, and mushrooms until nicely browned.

3. Build flavors
   Add the finely chopped garlic and the Brecht Cheese & Raclette Spice. The spice blend ensures that the soup gets a pleasant, savory, slightly cheesy note.

4. Simmer soup
   Deglaze with vegetable broth and let the soup simmer gently for about 10 minutes so all the flavors can combine.

5. For extra creaminess (optional)
   Mix the starch with a little cold water until smooth and stir into the soup.

6. Stir in creamy base
   Add cream cheese and grated mountain cheese and stir until melted. The soup should no longer boil to keep it extra creamy.

7. Season
   Season with Brecht Original Rock Salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

Why this recipe is perfect

This vegan cheese and leek soup with mushrooms combines everything a good comfort food needs: a creamy consistency, strong flavors, and a hearty filling.

The Lotao Veggie Mince makes the soup particularly filling and provides a pleasant texture – ideal if you're looking for a plant-based alternative that can be easily integrated into classic recipes.

The Brecht spices give the soup its characteristic taste: savory, well-rounded, and perfectly matched to the creamy base.

The result: a simple, aromatic soup that is perfect for cozy evenings or a relaxed weekend meal.

Further tips for your cheese and leek soup

• Extra vegetables: Carrots or celery go wonderfully in the soup.

• Even heartier: Serve with toasted bread croutons.

• Meal Prep Tip: The soup can be prepared very well in advance and simply reheated the next day.

• Fresh note: A little fresh chives or parsley provides a nice contrast to the creamy soup.