Vegan Soup Recipes to Inspire Your Plant-Based Menu

Our vegan minestrone soup is the perfect quick plant-based dinner recipe for those busy winter nights. It's got chickpeas as the main protein source for the Italian-seasoned broth. We stir-in spinach, but you can easily swap it with other leafy greens such as kale or Swiss chard.

When you can get 10 grams of plant-based protein from one serving of this delicious vegan tortilla soup, who needs chicken?! Our homemade crispy topper made from corn tortillas is an excellent healthier option to avoid preservatives or salt. Leave the cheese off or use a non-dairy alternative to keep it vegan. 

This is a top-rated BH&G soup recipe that happens to be entirely plant-based when you opt for vegetable broth over chicken. Once your vegan soup comes to a boil, adding slightly mashed beans allows for a thicker, more hearty soup without adding extra ingredients.

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Mushrooms and wakame (seaweed) give this vegan soup its rich umami flavor. The creaminess comes from canned coconut milk. Oh, and we used tamari instead of soy sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free, too.

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This 5-ingredient vegan chili comes together super fast and develops amazing flavor after a long simmer in the slow cooker. With plant-based meat crumbles added to the pot, it tastes strikingly similar to an actual beefy version.

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Not in the mood for hot soup? Serve this chilled vegan soup instead! The silky-smooth tomato gazpacho features tofu for added protein and a thick, delicious texture. Toss a few slices of bread on the grill (or grill pan) to get a nice smoky dipper for your refreshing soup.

This delicious vegan soup recipe gets nice and smooth without the help of butter or cream. Simply blend cooked sweet potatoes, carrots, and spices together and you've got a rich, healthy vegan soup. Top with fresh cilantro leaves and toasted pepitas for a punch of flavor and texture.

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Skip takeout and enjoy this Asian-inspired vegan soup for dinner tonight. Edamame and tofu provide the protein. Meaty shiitake mushrooms are also added, giving it some extra protein and umami flavor.

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Add some texture to your gazpacho with this spicy vegan soup recipe. Cucumbers, nectarines, and quinoa get a surprisingly delicious broth made from pineapple juice and ginger beer.  Every bite is cool, yet spicy thanks to fresh mint and jalapeño pepper.

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Warm-up from the cold outdoors with a steamy bowl of this vegan lentil soup. Those tiny French lentils hold their shape well in this brothy soup while packing in some protein. Change-up the flavor profile a bit by swapping the carrots for golden beets when they're in-season.

One of the best ways to amplify the flavor of any vegan soup is by adding warm, fragrant spices. In this case, it's red curry paste, fresh ginger, and serrano pepper. Make sure you check the ingredients on the curry paste as some may contain non-vegan ingredients such as fish.

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Once fall hits, you'll really be craving this vegan soup recipe. Lucky for us, finding fresh butternut squash in stores year-round is also easy (or you can opt for frozen squash). The creamy coconut milk and Asian chili sauce give this vegan soup the perfect amount of sweet heat. Our Thai-inspired gremolata features fresh herbs, peanuts, and lime zest for a delicious finish.

If you're trying to incorporate more whole grains into your weekly menu, look no further than this vegan vegetable soup. The tender pearled barley adds fiber and potassium while giving the vegan soup a hearty textural component.

Put on a pot of this vegan gumbo to celebrate Mardi Gras (or anytime, really). This vegan soup utilizes frozen veggies for super simple prep before going into the slow cooker. Serve with hot cooked rice and enjoy your Cajun feast.

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Instead of ham, this vegan split pea soup gets its meaty flavor from shiitake mushrooms. It's made in a slow cooker, giving the vegan soup ample time to develop the perfect flavor. The warm curry spice and chunks of tender veggies will have you sighing with delight from the first spoonful.

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Got an extra can of pumpkin in the pantry? Skip the pumpkin bread and make this cozy vegan stew. Calico bean simply implies we've got a combo of bean types in the pot. Here each hearty bite is packed with Great Northern Beans, black beans, and pinto beans. If you haven't cooked with them before, use our tips cooking dried beans to perfection.

Make your vegan chili go green! The hearty soup includes celery, edamame, spinach, and green chiles. For a quick punch of flavor, we opted for purchased salsa verde (green salsa) that adds a nice bit of heat and zestiness from the lime. As if that wasn't enough green, we highly recommend adding some fresh avocado as a creamy topper.

Even when the weather starts warming up, this is a vegan soup you're sure to crave. Utilize in-season veggies such as asparagus, zucchini, and tomatoes. Once winter hits, we've got an equally tasty variation for swapping the veggies for carrots and butternut squash.

Get your greens with this immune-boosting veggie-packed vegan soup featuring spinach, arugula, and parsley. The soup is thickened with the addition of cooked potatoes and mushrooms. Sauté extra mushrooms and save them for topping.

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