45 Vegan Soup Recipes That’ll Nourish You All Fall and Wi...

Explore 31 vegan soup recipes, from creamy cauliflower and tomato soups to spicy noodles and hearty bean bowls.

31 Vegan Soup Recipes for Comforting, Flavorful Meals

The case for soup is simple: it’s warm, filling, and easy to adapt to what you have on hand. A Campbell’s study found that nearly 95 percent of Americans say they like or love soup, across age, gender, and region, according to [VegNews](https://vegnews.com/products/campbells-vegan-soup). That kind of broad appeal helps explain why soup returns to the table as the weather cools. It also makes an easy case for plant based cooking. Tomatoes, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and plenty of other vegetables can become soup with vegetable broth or coconut milk. Leave out meat broth and dairy, and the pot is vegan. Here are 31 recipes spanning creamy classics, spicy noodles, bean packed bowls, and regional favorites.

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Think of this list as a set of starting points: familiar comfort food, practical weeknight options, and soups with enough heat or texture to keep things interesting.

1 Vegan Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup is a US favorite, and vegan chicken broth brings a familiar savory note to this meat free take. See VegNews’ guide to vegan chicken brands for more options.
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2 Creamy Italian Gnocchi Soup

Gnocchi gives this creamy Italian soup a substantial, filling bite. Macaroni or shell pasta can stand in if that’s what’s in your cupboard.
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Luke Albert

3Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Vegan cream cheese gives this thick cauliflower soup its rich, warming character. Find options in this guide to dairy free cream cheese.
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Sam Turnbull

4 Four Heads of Garlic Soup

Four heads of garlic, cashews, and vegan chicken broth make this a decidedly garlic forward creamy soup. For garlic fans, the name is the pitch.
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5 Pumpkin Soup With White Beans

Blended cannellini beans thicken this pumpkin soup and lend it a velvety texture. Put crusty bread on the table for dipping.
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6 Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

Coconut milk, vegetables, herbs, and mushrooms give this hearty bowl its depth. The mushrooms bring the satisfying, meaty texture; see this guide to cooking with mushrooms.
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7 Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup

Kabocha makes a naturally creamy soup. If it’s hard to find, butternut squash or pumpkin will work too.
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Mary Callan

8 Italian Meatball Wedding Soup

Cannellini beans, herbs, spices, and breadcrumbs form the vegan meatballs in this hearty soup. More ideas are in this guide to vegan meatballs.
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9 Thai Carrot Soup With Tamari-Roasted Almonds

Red curry paste, fresh ginger, and sweet potato bring heat and sweetness to this carrot soup. Tamari roasted almonds add a crisp finish.
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The New Nourishing

10 Roasted Tomato Soup With Cashew Cream

This straightforward tomato soup needs only a handful of ingredients and four steps. Cashew cream rounds out the roasted tomato base.
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Edgar Castrejón

11Mexican Noodle Soup (Sopa de Fideo)

Sopa de fideo is a brothy Mexican noodle soup that makes an appealing answer to cold weather: warm, filling, and direct.
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12 Potato Leek Soup With Broccoli Gremolata

Broccoli gremolata, a zesty garnish with roots in Milan, gives this creamy potato and leek soup its sharp, flavorful finish.
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Oliver Barth

13 Garlicky Butter Bean Soup With Greens

Kale and spinach suit this garlic scented butter bean soup. Finish each bowl with hemp seeds.
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Danielle Keith

14 Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

For fans of Panera Bread, this cashew based version recreates the chain favorite’s creamy, cheesy comfort in a vegan bowl.
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Micah Silva

15 Sweet Potato Kreplach

Kreplach are often filled with meat; sweet potatoes offer a plant based filling with plenty of flavor.
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Martin Nordon

16 Miso Soup With King Oyster Mushrooms, Quinoa, and Seaweed

King oyster mushrooms, quinoa, and seaweed give this Japanese inspired miso soup a hearty mix of textures and nourishing ingredients.
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Jackie Sobon

17 Smoky Sweet Potato Soup

This savory, creamy soup fits a cool fall afternoon. Make a batch ahead and portion it out to simplify meals during the week.
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Ignacio 'Nacho' Urquiza

18 Zucchini Flower Corn Soup (Chileatole)

This Mexican chileatole is thick and aromatic, with a lively combination of spice and heat.
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19 Raw Spicy Avocado Jalapeño Soup

Avocado gives this soup a smooth, creamy base; jalapeños bring the heat. It’s a different route for a familiar ingredient.
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20 Tuscan Red Pepper and White Bean Soup

Red pepper makes the base; crispy pan fried white beans bring texture on top. It’s an easy way to give a bowl a Tuscan inspired feel.
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Richa Hingle

21 Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

An Instant Pot makes this vegetable packed minestrone a low effort option for feeding the family.
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22 Hot-and-Sour Shiitake Udon Soup

Tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and vegetables make this hot and sour udon a substantial choice when you’re feeling under the weather.
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23 Coconut Tomato Soup

Coconut milk makes this tomato soup smooth and creamy. Garlic toast is a fitting side for a warm, comforting bowl.
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Nassima Rothacker

24 Italian Vegetable Soup

Serve this rustic vegetable soup with country bread and olive oil. Sometimes the best accompaniment is the simplest one.
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Mixed & Measured

25 Cauliflower Lime and White Bean Soup

Lime brings a bright edge to cauliflower and white beans in this filling soup. It’s a simple weeknight option with a refreshing lift.
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26 Spicy Vegan Noodle Soup

Five ingredients, including coconut milk and red Thai curry paste, make this spicy noodle soup a short list recipe with plenty of flavor.
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Kate Ramos

27 Red Pozole With Mushrooms and Hominy

Pozole is a traditional Mexican brothy soup often made with meat. Here, mushrooms and hominy take its place for a rich, flavorful vegan version.
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28 Pumpkin and Parsnip Soup

Earthy pumpkin and sweet parsnip meet Chinese five spice in this hearty, warming combination.
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Jessica Randhawa

29 Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup With Bok Choy

Ginger, garlic, noodles, and bok choy come together in a warming soup suited to days when you’re feeling run down.
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Sam Turnbull

30 Sweet and Spicy Corn Soup

Creamy corn gets a sweet, spicy lift in this rich soup. Add cornbread if you want to double down on the corn.
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31 Thai-Inspired Red Curry Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet potato gives this aromatic red curry soup substance. If you want a meatier texture, add vegan chicken.
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Lauren Kretzer

32. Asparagus Leek Minestrone Soup

Asparagus, kale, and leeks give this filling minestrone its vegetable-forward character, while the recipe delivers a protein-rich bowl.
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33. Carrot Ginger Turmeric Soup

Carrots and unpeeled sweet potatoes bring beta-carotene to this thick, creamy soup. Ginger and turmeric round out the recipe’s warming profile.
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Amy Angelo

34. Mexican Tortilla Soup (Sopa Azteca)

Tortilla pieces give this sopa Azteca texture, and ancho and poblano chiles add a mild heat. Finish it with avocado, lime, and vegan cheese for a brighter, richer bowl.
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Charity Morgan

35. Creamy Curried Carrot and Lentil Soup

Lentils make this creamy carrot soup a hearty option, with onion and celery adding depth beneath the curry seasoning.
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36. Easy Vegan Tomato Soup

Simple tomato soup earns its place through good flavor and a couple of unexpected additions: maple syrup and cashew butter. Sometimes that’s all a classic needs.
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Emily von Euw

37. Corn Chowder With Jalapeños

Whole corn on the cob and cashews build the chowder’s creamy base. Fresh ginger brings fragrance; two jalapeños supply the kick.
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Ashley McLaughlin

38. Herby Vegan Roasted Tomato Gazpacho

Gazpacho makes the case for serving soup cold: roasted tomato and herbs create a flavorful, nourishing bowl that can still feel comforting.
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Hannah Kaminsky

39. White Bean and Seitan Pozole Verde

Poblano peppers lend this vegan pozole a smoky edge, while white beans bring a gentle sweetness. Seitan supplies the chewy, meaty texture that makes it especially substantial.
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Terry Hope Romero

40. Spicy Thai Vegetable Chowder

Ginger, lemongrass, chiles, and cilantro give this creamy corn chowder its Thai-inspired aroma, while oyster mushrooms add substance. The spice is part of the appeal here.
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41. Gingery Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash and Granny Smith apple share the pot in this creamy ginger soup. The fruit should add a tart note against the squash’s sweetness.
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42. Shiitake Mushroom and Butternut Squash Soup

Shiitakes bring deep umami to a creamy butternut squash base. It’s a straightforward pairing, and a persuasive one if you want a richer tasting vegan soup.
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Betsy Freeman

43. Sweet Corn and Pepper Gazpacho

Yellow bell pepper, sweet corn, and cucumber make this chilled gazpacho a summer pick. Bookmark it for warm days, when a hot bowl sounds like the wrong answer.
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Alex McLaughlin

44. Pho-Inspired Zucchini Noodles

This Vietnamese-inspired soup swaps in zucchini noodles, with jalapeños and hearty vegetable broth completing the bowl.
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45. Sweet and Spicy Broth

Cooked in a wok, this broth leans into the push and pull of sweetness and heat. It’s a concise, punchy finish to a list that ranges from chilled summer soups to hearty bowls.
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Simon Smith and Adam Laycock

Source: Charlotte Pointing · vegnews.com