A dietitian-designed collection of the best Vegan Soup Recipes for all seasons! From creamy and comforting to brothy and tomato based, this list has all the healthy dairy-free soup recipes you need. Gluten-free options included! These soups freeze great and are kid-friendly.
You know easy vegan recipes hold the key to my heart. This roundup of colorful, crowd pleasing, delicious vegan soup recipes is a must for your one pot recipe repertoire!
How to make healthy vegan soups
It's easier than you think to make amazing plant based soup that tastes just as good as its counterparts
- Layering flavors. We're talking onion, garlic, super flavorful broth, spices, fresh herbs, more veggies, and SALT! Don't underestimate the power of salt and a squeeze of lemon for brightness. The key to a flavorful soup is slowly building the flavors.
- Adding umami: A bit of soy sauce, miso, or tomato paste go a long way in adding that savory flavor.
- Don't skip the fat. Cook the veggies in plenty of extra virgin olive oil for flavor and mouthfeel. Use non-dairy milks or cashew cream to make amazingly creamy soup sans the dairy!
Now break out your pots and slow cookers because we’ve got a whole lot of healthy soup flawlessness at our fingertips!
The best vegan soup recipes
The Yummiest Vegetable Soup
The best homemade Vegetable Soup, perfect for a healthy lunch! Super comforting, totally packed with veggies, easy to make, and so flavorful. Everyone asks for the recipe!
Creamy Healthy Potato Soup (veggie-loaded!)
Healthy Potato Soup is super creamy, comforting and made with good for you ingredients like kale, carrots and cashews. You'd never guess it has no milk, cheese or butter!
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup with Wild Rice
Super easy and flavorful Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup! With wild rice and loads of veggies, this is the ultimate cozy winter meal! So thick and creamy, you'd never believe it's dairy free.
Healing Immune Boosting Soup
Coziest Immune Boosting Soup packed with vegetables, greens, turmeric, ginger and garlic. A comforting hug in a bowl you'll crave all winter!
Amazing Minestrone Soup
The most comforting and hearty classic Minestrone Soup chock full of vegetables, pasta and beans. It tastes even better the next day!
Lemon Chickpea Rice Soup
Bright and creamy Lemon Chickpea Rice Soup. A delicious and easy one-pot-meal made with pantry staples and packed with soul-soothing veggies! Vegan and gluten free.
Creamy Vegan Tortilla Soup
Amazingly creamy Vegan Tortilla Soup with black beans, poblano peppers, and decadent cheezy flavor. Hearty, filling, and so satisfying!
Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of thick and creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup! Packed with veggies, this easy soup makes the ultimate lunch. Dairy free!
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
This cozy lentil soup made in the Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) is a hearty, soul soothing lunch or dinner. Packed with plant protein and veggies! Stovetop option included. Gluten free, vegan, and freezer friendly.
Vegan Lasagna Soup
The most delicious and comforting deconstructed Lasagna Soup, packed with vegetables! This healthy and cozy one-bowl-meal is vegan and easily gluten-free.
Vegan Broccoli Soup
The creamiest, most delicious Vegan Broccoli Soup there ever was. This easy recipe is perfect for cozy lunches. You'd never guess it's healthy and dairy-free!
Golden French Lentil Soup
With protein-packed lentils, vegetables, and warming spices, this luxuriously creamy Golden French Lentil Soup is truly a meal in a bowl!
Vegan Corn Chowder with Quinoa
Comforting and creamy Vegan Corn Chowder with Quinoa makes a hearty and filling soup any time of year! This soup comes together in no time and makes great leftovers. Easy Instant Pot instructions as well! Gluten-free.
Creamy Vegetable Pasta Soup
Oh so comforting thick and creamy Vegetable Pasta Soup-- a super easy and nourishing meal on the table in 25 minutes! Dairy free.
Glowing Carrot Ginger Soup
This healthy Glowing Carrot Ginger Soup is super easy, comforting, and loaded with warming spices. Vegan and gluten-free!
Crockpot Mushroom, Barley, & Lentil Soup
Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup with lentils made in the slow cooker! Packed with veggies and simple to make.
Incredible Vegan Soup Recipes: Immune Boosting Soup
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Coziest Immune Boosting Soup packed with vegetables, greens, turmeric, ginger and garlic. A comforting hug in a bowl you'll crave all winter!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 2 parsnips, chopped (can sub sweet potatoes)
- 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 3 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp dried turmeric
- ¾ cup red lentils
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- ½ tsp sea salt, more to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth + 2 cup water
- 2 cups kale or spinach, finely chopped
- 1 small lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven oven medium heat. Once hot, add onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add carrots, parsnips, and celery and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add garlic, turmeric, and ginger and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add broth, water, lentils, salt and several grinds of black pepper. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in kale, parsley, and lemon juice. Cover and let greens steam for a few minutes. Season to taste (I did another ¼ tsp salt) and enjoy!
Jer says
I make this soup every winter. It's so flavorful and hearty!!
★★★★★
Scott says
We ran a small cafe that featured made from scratch soup that was very popular but I must say the fact that people think soup is seasonal is just plain silly. SOUP ALL YEAR !!
Alexis Joseph says
Agree!
Melissa says
For your crockpot mushroom, barley, and lentil soup, could you do it on the stove instead of a crock pot just by sauteeing the vegetables first, then adding everything to the pot to simmer for awhile? I don't have a crockpot, but I'd love to make that recipe.
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says
I live on soup from now until about April, so I'll be making a number of these soon!! Thanks for including my recipe, too.
Heidi Kokborg says
Soup is the best food during this time of year! All of these soups look really delicious!
Brittany says
Oh man those Chicken Soup for the Soul books... I know I had at least two! I LOVE all these soup recipes and thank for you including my butternut squash and lentil soup. <3
lynn @ the actor's diet says
Still slightly warm in LA but I'm so excited for soup weather!!!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
The intro for this was perfect! Who needs chicken when you've got 25 Vegan Soup for the Soul...and for the body. 🙂
Thank you so much for including me, love! xo
Vicky @ Avocdo Pesto says
So many incredible recipes here!! Love soup! Thanks for including my recipe : ))
She Rocks Fitness says
Pinned this on my Chili and Soup boards, because I need to start making more soups...Thanks for sharing and Happy Friday...XOXO
Ashley says
Yay for soup season!! I can't get enough! And thank you for including my recipe! 🙂
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Omg YUM! I can't get enough soup. That might be one of my favorite things about the colder months, haha. I can't wait to give some of these a try!
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
ALL of these are going on my to-cook list this fall/winter! There isn't anything better than a hearty bowl of soup.
Alissa says
LOVE this! Delicious soups are the best thing about fall! Thank you so much for including my creamy kale soup!!
Peggy Pepper says
Love your site, recipes and your personality.....smart, smart-ass, upbeat vibe. I can hear your voice!
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lindsay Cotter says
plant based party in my mouth! 😉