How to Use Nutritional Yeast for Soups

Last Updated: January 30, 2023

Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast. It is yellow in color and comes in a flake or powdered form. It is a great source of proteins and vitamins, particularly that of B-complex vitamins. It is naturally low in fat, sodium, and is free from sugar, dairy or gluten. Nutritional yeast is commonly purchased through health food stores, or stores such as Bulkbarn (Canada).

It is commonly used by vegetarians and vegans as a substitute for cheese, as it gives off a nutty, cheesy, creamy taste. Not only can it be incorporated in soups, but nutritional yeast has also been a delicious agent to the following dishes: dairy-free macaroni and cheese pasta, mashed and baked potatoes, scrambled tofu, pizza, roasted vegetables, and popcorn seasoning. Read on to learn how to incorporate nutritional yeast into your everyday soups!

Method 1

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Nutritional yeast as a soup thickener

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Prepare it in a liquid state before putting it in the soup. For every 1 cup of soup, add 1/2 cup of nutritional yeast. Both forms of nutritional yeast can be used (powdered or flaky). Keep in mind that the nutritional yeast will affect the flavour of the soup, but it is a healthier alternative to flour or other starches.
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Turn your stove top to medium-high heat.

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Add your 1/2 cup of nutritional yeast.
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Add 1/4 cup of water.
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Slowly add another 1/4 cup of water. Stir continuously.
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Pour the nutritional yeast mixture into your soup mixture once it has formed a cheesy semi-thick state. Continue to stir.

Method 2

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Nutritional yeast as a flavour-enhancer

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Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon on top of your soup once your soup has been created, . The nutritional yeast will absorb the soups water and sit on the surface of the soup. You can either stir it in, eat the soup, or have it elegantly idling.
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Keep in mind that if you stir in the nutritional yeast, you will see flakes of it in your soup. The nutritional yeast does not completely dissolve.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I make the nutritional yeast?

Jemima Bamidele

Community Answer

Nutritional yeast is a food additive made from a single-celled organism, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, which is grown on molasses and then harvested, washed, and dried with heat to kill or “deactivate” it. You should purchase it rather than attempting to make it on your own.
Question

How long does the nutritional yeast last in soup?

Community Answer

It should last 3-4 days if properly stored.

Warnings

Nutritional yeast does give off a slight scent in soups.

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Too much nutritional yeast can overpower the soup's flavour.

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