These tasty vegan soup recipes are super easy to make. Most of them are plant-based, full of vegetables and a ton of other ingredients that are great for your body and soul! You can make some of them in your instant pot or slow cooker as well.
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How do you make vegan soup taste better?
Most of the flavor in soup comes from the broth and spices, and non-vegan soup broth is usually very rich in flavor that vegetable broth sometimes lacks.
If your vegan soup tastes bland, try adding umami rich ingredients like vegan bouillon, soup base, mushrooms, seaweed, soy sauce, tomato paste, and spices. These ingredients add flavor without too much extra salt.
For more tasty vegan lunch recipes, see our vegan pasta recipes roundups.
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Fact — tomato soup nourishes the soul. This one is incredibly easy and fast to make, so forget those hours of simmering. Soup’s on in 30 minutes.
Who says a bowl of soup can’t be a substantial meal? This lentil soup is packed with carrots, parsnips, potatoes and onions — hearty and delicious!
This sweet potato soup is creamy, warm and comforting…garnish it with crunchy pumpkin seeds, some vegan cream and red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Potatoes and leeks are a match made in vegan heaven. This creamy soup showcases all of their great qualities without being too heavy.
Why discuss this curry ramen when we could all just be eating it? Seriously, the coconut milk, red curry paste, limes and jalapeños — a total dose of yum.
Having a challenging week? Don’t worry. There’s no better restorative than this steaming miso soup. It’s like a day at the spa in a bowl.
Vegan Tofu ‘Chicken’ Noodle Soup
The benefits of snuggling up with a warm bowl of chicken soup are legendary, so what’s a vegan to do? Get cozy under a blanket, chicken friend. Tofu’s got it from here.
Ah, tomatoes and white beans — perfect companions for a flavorful and healthy soup. That touch of smokiness from the smoked paprika makes it next level delicious.
Wild Rice Mushroom Soup (Instant Pot)
Rich and wholesome, there’s nothing tame about this wild rice and mushroom soup. It’ll warm you up while feeding that hungry heart.
Vegan Japanese Clear Onion Soup
The broth in this soup looks deceptively simple — it’s the result of veggies and aromatics giving their all for the greater soup good.
Nothing feels as nourishing as a bowl of cream and broccoli soup. This one’s gluten-free and eats like a hug on a cold evening.
Why are white beans and rosemary so gosh darn good together? Who knows? As long as we can all enjoy the benefits of their special relationship.
Ha ha, Mr. Carrot. You don’t even get top billing in this easy-to-make soup. It’s kale and cauliflower’s time to shine.
Wait, vegan mushroom stroganoff soup? That’s like two courses, an appetizer and entrée, all in one. Its a time saving stroke of tastiness.
It’s like a vegetable soup with a tortellini upgrade and I’m here for it. All your veggies for the day with a pasta chaser.
The flavors of garlic, lemon and Parmesan play so well together in this incredibly simple pasta soup. In only 25 minutes, you can be sitting down to eat.
If you’re craving noodle soup, how about sopa de fideo? It’s a Mexican take on classic noodle soup and has tomatoes, lime and garlic.
Hold on. Red lentils in onion soup? Of course! They thicken it up while adding valuable protein, turning it into a seriously complete meal.
It’s about time barley got some love. It’s made for this hearty, Tuscan-inspired soup. Also, don’t skip the roasted chickpeas! They provide the crowning crunch.
Healthier
It’s so impressive to take a meat-forward dish and make it vegan. Enjoy the dark rich spices of authentic Pozole right from your Instant Pot or slow cooker.
How’d you like to enjoy Buffalo cauliflower without getting your fingers saucy? Here it is in a soup! One spoon, no waiting.
I, for one, am getting tired of constantly defending cabbage. It’s delicious if prepared correctly and in this soup, it’s prepared just right.
A well-conceived gazpacho is like a bowl of freshness. Serve it fully chilled for the complete Spanish gazpacho experience.
Curried Cauliflower Rice Kale Soup
Don’t panic, carb avoiders — there’s no actual rice in this soup. It’s cauliflower rice that’s been roasted with curry and it’s as colorful as it is delicious.
Creamy Vegan Cucumber Gazpacho
No one tell 10-minute Creamy Cucumber Gazpacho how pretty she is. She’s raw and it will just go to her head.
Beet Root Red Cabbage Soup (Borscht)
A good borscht is a symphony of sweet, sour and savory. This recipe hits all of those notes while providing a richly satisfying meal.
Anything warm on a cold day is all right by me, but this velvety lentil and tomato soup goes above and beyond the call of duty.
with Coconut Milk
Vegan Coconut Curry Noodle Soup
It’s like Thai takeout but made at home — sounds pretty good, right? It’s amazing how so few ingredients can create such a flavorful broth.
Cream Soups
Ah, if it isn’t butternut squash soup. You’re the answer to the question I hadn’t even asked. Gluten-free, paleo, vegan and dairy-free, everyone can eat you with abandon.
20 minutes isn’t a lot of time but it’s more than enough to make this fantastic pumpkin soup. Make it once an it’ll be added to your list of fall staples.
This gazpacho brings together those star-crossed lovers, carrot and avocado, from two such different families. They may be raw but their chemistry is real.
I’ll give you five ingredients and you’ll give me 30 minutes and together we’ll conjure up a fresh and healthy vegan pea soup.
Roasted Garlic and Parsnip Soup
Ah, the parsnip, our friend the carrot’s mysterious and oft overlooked cousin. Add some garlic and boom — a fragrant, floral and really tasty soup.
Making this soup couldn’t be simpler and proves that if you have a few fine ingredients, you can create a taste masterpiece.
Instant Pot
Vegan Pasta Fagioli (Instant Pot)
This soup has everything you need to be truly fulfilled. Pasta, veggies, beans and a killer broth. Who could ask for more?
Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Instant Pot)
If you want to be slapped in the face with flavor, this is the soup for you. Spices, aromatics and tomatoes bring it full-on.
Little Potato and Corn Chowder (Instant Pot)
In these uncertain times, potato and corn chowder can provide that soul warming comfort we need to rejuvenate. One bowl and everything will be better.
Vegan Panera Black Bean Soup (Instant Pot)
How good is black bean soup? This recipe is made with super accessible ingredients that are jolted to life at the end with a kick of lemon juice.
It doesn’t get much easier than this. Just throw all of the ingredients right into an Instant Pot and turn it on. Dinner’s ready!
Slow Cooker
Detox Sweet Potato Lentil Soup (Slow Cooker)
Slow cooker soups are a gift. Wake up, throw in some lentils, veggies and spices. When you get home, dinner is served.
Asian-Inspired
As the president of the Kimchi fan club, I heartily endorse this soup as being a spicy flavor bomb of goodness!
Ramen Soup with Zucchini Noodles
If you’re looking for a guilt-free version of ramen, stop here. One serving is only 96 calories and the noodles are made out of zucchini!
Kimchi is a magical ingredient. So full of flavor and so crazy healthy, it deserves to be the star of this dish.
Making your own vegetable and tofu wontons is the kind of commitment I like to see. They’ll create a soup that will be so much healthier than takeout.
This tonkotsu ramen is all about the complexity of its broth. The noodles, mushrooms and bamboo shoots are just a nice bonus.
High-Protein
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Lentils and Brown Rice
This is the kind of soup that doesn’t mess around. The lentils and mushrooms will completely nourish your body while leaving your hunger totally satisfied.
Sun-dried Tomato and White Bean Soup
The sun-dried tomatoes pack such a flavor punch that they give this soup a simmered-all-day taste in only 20 minutes.
What’s cooler than turning a beloved comfort food like stuffed peppers into a soup? The translation is flawless — brown rice, red peppers and tomatoes make a super soup.
There is so much to love about this soup. It’s easy, fast and all of those Mexican inspired ingredients make it a fiesta of flavor.
FAQ
Most of the flavor in soup comes from the broth and spices, and non-vegan soup broth is usually very rich in flavor that vegetable broth sometimes lacks. If your vegan soup tastes bland, try adding umami-rich ingredients like vegan bouillon, soup base, mushrooms, seaweed, soy sauce, tomato paste, and spices. These ingredients add flavor without too much extra salt.
It depends on the ingredients. Vegan soup is better for you than non-vegan soup because it is usually lower in fat. However, all soup, vegan or non-vegan, often contains a lot of salt. Keep an eye on the salt content and ingredients in your soup to ensure that it’s healthy and low in oils and fat.
Most mainstream canned soups contain chicken or beef broth, even vegetable soups, so be sure to read the ingredients. Brands like Amy’s, Gardein, Upton’s Naturals, and Pacific offer several vegan soup options from minestrone to lentil to Italian wedding soup.
Vegans can thicken soup by choosing vegetables, grains, and proteins that contain starches like carrots, potatoes, rice, beans, and lentils. If you just need to thicken your soup and don’t want to switch up the ingredients, you can mix a starch or flour with liquid and stir it into your soup.
50+ Easy Vegan Soup Recipes (Healthy)
Ingredients
- tomato
- basil
- lentils
- smoked paprika
- mushrooms
Instructions
- Choose your favorite vegan soup from the list.
- Click on the name to get to the recipe.
- Happy cooking!
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I am so glad I found your website. Scanned thru and found all of them easy and interesting. I am going to try all of them one by one. Thank you so much for putting them together so nicely.
This vegan tomato soup is a satisfying and nourishing dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.