Among the excellent vegan options in Croatia last month was a delicious vegan cream of kohlrabi soup that I tried at a restaurant in Sibenik. It was a pretty unassuming looking dish but was delicious, fresh and flavorful!

After a bit of research and experimentation I realized that the restaurant in Croatia made their vegan “cream of” soup by simply blending in olive oil and a little bit of waxy potato. So, this kohlrabi soup is dead easy and made with super simple ingredients! Winning.

Not familiar with kohlrabi" It’s a stalwart of my yearly CSA subscription and we’ve really grown to love this veggie. The texture is quite similar to jicama or perhaps a nice crisp apple; but the flavor is like a milder, juicier broccoli. You can eat it either raw or cooked. I love it in spring rolls or collard wraps; added to tomato-based curries; or simply cut into bite-sized pieces for a fresh raw snack. Continue reading Cream of Kohlrabi Soup at Yup, It's Vegan! for the full recipe.

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