Vegan Soup Recipes | Healthy Vegan Soups (2024)

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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

Cashew Cream of Mushroom Soup with Wild Rice (Vegan)

Restaurant-worthy thick and creamy Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup with wild rice! Loaded with veggies and tons of flavor, this is the ultimate cozy cooler-weather meal (it's a Hummusapien community favorite!). Vegans and carnivores alike love this recipe; you'd never believe it's healthy and dairy free.

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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!

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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!

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5-Minute Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup (no chopping!)

5-Minute Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup made in the blender with only 5 simple ingredients. No chopping or sautéing required for this silky smooth, dairy-free tomato soup using canned tomatoes. This recipe couldn't be easier and it freezes great!

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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!

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Vegan Lasagna Soup

Vegan Lasagna Soup on the table in 30 minutes and packed with veggies like spinach, zucchini, and cauliflower. With rich tomato sauce and al dente noodles, this simple recipe tastes like hearty lasagna in soup form.

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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!

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Lemon Orzo Chickpea Soup

Bright and creamy Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup. A delicious and easy one-pot-meal made with pantry staples and packed with soul-soothing veggies!

Creamy Vegan Tortilla Soup

Amazingly creamy Vegan Tortilla Soup with black beans, poblano peppers, and decadent cheezy flavor. Hearty, filling, and so satisfying!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Glowing Carrot Ginger Soup

This healthy Glowing Carrot Ginger Soup is super easy, comforting, and loaded with warming spices. Vegan and gluten-free!

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Crockpot Mushroom, Barley, & Lentil Soup

Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup with lentils made in the slow cooker! Packed with veggies and simple to make.

About Alexis Joseph

Vegan Soup Recipes | Healthy Vegan Soups (18)
Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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  1. PAT says

    BEST SOUP RECIPES EVER. I MIGHT TRY ALL OF THEM. THANK YOU PAT

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    • Alexis Joseph says

      You're the best, Pat!

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  2. Jer says

    I make this soup every winter. It's so flavorful and hearty!!

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  3. 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 !!

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    • Alexis Joseph says

      Agree!

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    • Gregory Vatistas says

      I also think soup is an all yr food. Greg

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. Heidi Kokborg says

    Soup is the best food during this time of year! All of these soups look really delicious!

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  7. 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

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  8. lynn @ the actor's diet says

    Still slightly warm in LA but I'm so excited for soup weather!!!

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  9. 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

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  10. Vicky @ Avocdo Pesto says

    So many incredible recipes here!! Love soup! Thanks for including my recipe : ))

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  11. 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

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  12. Ashley says

    Yay for soup season!! I can't get enough! And thank you for including my recipe! 🙂

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  13. 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!

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  14. 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.

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  15. Alissa says

    LOVE this! Delicious soups are the best thing about fall! Thank you so much for including my creamy kale soup!!

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  16. Peggy Pepper says

    Love your site, recipes and your personality.....smart, smart-ass, upbeat vibe. I can hear your voice!

    Love these soup recipes but HATE all these ads.

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  17. lindsay Cotter says

    plant based party in my mouth! 😉

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Vegan Soup Recipes | Healthy Vegan Soups (2024)

FAQs

What is the healthiest soup to eat on a diet? ›

6 delicious and healthy soups
  • Chicken Vietnamese Pho.
  • Green spring minestrone.
  • Herb and yoghurt-based soup.
  • Lamb shank and barley soup.
  • Pumpkin soup with star croutons.
  • Lentil and vegetable soup with crusty bread.
Apr 26, 2020

Is vegan soup good for you? ›

Vegetable soups offer an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and flavor.

Which soup is more healthy? ›

The chicken soup is one of the healthiest soups when you're sick due to the anti-inflammatory healing properties. Chicken soup also has high amounts of vitamins such as A, B6 and C because it is made from chicken broth that contains vegetables like carrots, celery and onions.

Can vegans eat soup? ›

Many vegans take advantage of delicious ethnic cuisine, such as Chinese, Indian, Thai, and Mexican, and convenience foods, such as instant soup, frozen “TV dinners,” flavored rice mixes, and canned soup (many black bean, minestrone, and vegetable varieties are vegan).

Which soup is better for weight loss? ›

Green veggie soup

Green vegetables are rich in fiber, which helps in faster weight loss. Ghee, butter, palm oil, are to be used. Just a pinch of salt to the broth can be added as more of it will result in water retention. Additionally, tofu can be added to veg soup.

Can you lose weight with eating a bowl of soup daily? ›

Regularly consuming soup has been linked to a lower body weight. However, there's insufficient research on the benefits of soup diets for weight loss. Still, due to the low calorie nature of these eating plans, you'll likely lose some weight in the short term.

Is it OK to eat homemade soup everyday? ›

What Experts Say. "The concept of eating soup to lose weight has spanned decades, but experts say an all-soup diet lacks nutrients and is not sustainable. They do agree it can be smart to eat vegetable-packed soups for some meals, though, as these are filling, nutrient-dense, and low in calories."

What is the best soup to eat everyday? ›

Here are 7 healthy soups to fit your diet.
  1. Vegetable Soup. Vegetable soup is one of the best soups to eat. ...
  2. Tomato Soup. Tomato soup is a favorite low calorie and low fat food. ...
  3. Minestrone. Minestrone is very low in carbohydrates and calories. ...
  4. Black Bean Soup. ...
  5. Chicken and Vegetable Soup. ...
  6. Miso Soup. ...
  7. Turkey Soup.

Are any Chinese soups healthy? ›

As with a lot of Southeast Asian cuisines, Chinese cooking focuses on wholesome, natural ingredients. Most soups will contain some kind of lean meat or fish along with a selection of fresh veggies and herbs, making them naturally low in fat and sodium.

What is the No 1 soup in the world? ›

According to the Taste Atlas Awards, the international food database, the Filipino favorite, Sinigang, is hailed as the best soup in the world.

What is the unhealthiest soup? ›

The 12 Unhealthiest Canned Soups
  • Campbell's Homestyle New England Clam Chowder.
  • Progresso Three Cheese Tortellini. ...
  • Gardein Plant Based Minestrone & Saus'ge. ...
  • Chunky Spicy Chicken Quesadilla. ...
  • Amazon Fresh Chicken Noodle. ...
  • Gardein Plant Based Saus'ge Gumbo. ...
  • Progresso Rich & Hearty Chicken Corn Chowder Flavored with Bacon. ...
Feb 5, 2024

What are the healthiest vegetables to put in soup? ›

Veggies That Make Healthy, Tasty Soups
  • Cucumber. 1/14. This nutritious veggie is one of the ingredients in the cold soup called gazpacho. ...
  • Butternut Squash. 2/14. ...
  • Lentils. 3/14. ...
  • Broccoli. 4/14. ...
  • Potatoes. 5/14. ...
  • Mushrooms. 6/14. ...
  • Fresh Spring Peas. 7/14. ...
  • Dried Split Peas. 8/14.

What food is surprisingly vegan? ›

Top Accidentally Vegan Foods
  • Cinnamon Life.
  • Airheads.
  • Cracker Jack.
  • Fritos.
  • Fruit by the Foot.
  • Kettle Brand Potato Chips (sea salt and vinegar)
  • Lay's Potato Chips (barbecue and classic)
  • Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars (peanut butter)

What is not allowed in vegan? ›

Vegans don't eat any foods made from animals, including: Beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat. Chicken, duck, and other poultry. Fish or shellfish such as crabs, clams, and mussels.

Is peanut butter is vegan? ›

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

Is there a soup diet to lose weight? ›

Devotees like the soup diet because it's super-low in calories. But it's not the kind of thing you're supposed to do forever. Instead, the soup diet is really just intended to be a quick way to lose a few pounds or jumpstart a more sustainable weight-loss diet. Most people only follow it for seven to 10 days.

What soup has the least calories? ›

Soup broths have the fewest calories, as they also have the fewest ingredients. Other soups low in calories include chicken noodle, egg drop soup, vegetable soup, and wonton soup. Different recipes affect the caloric content of any of these soups.

Are all soups good for weight loss? ›

Soups can be a healthy part of a weight loss diet, but not all soups are created equal. Some soups can be high in calories, fat, and sodium. Others can be low in calories and nutrients.

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