Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Healthy Meals Vegan 22 Vegan Soup Recipes Using Your Favorite Seasonal Vegetables Looking for the ultimate comfort food? Here's just the thing for you, no matter what season. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand has more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle writer and editor, writing thousands of articles on topics that help people live better and healthier lives for Real Simple, Parents, and dozens of other top publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 11, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email In This Article View All In This Article Tomato Lentil Broccoli Squash Cauliflower Potato Pumpkin Whether you're just looking for a cozy Meatless Monday meal—or you're eating a plant-based diet full-time—you'll find a perfectly tasty (and easy to make) vegan soup. Switch out your soup options with the seasons, so you can make the most of your garden bounty or farmers market haul. The best part? Most of these plant-based soups won't take hours of prep to make, making them an easy choice for a busy weeknight. Vegan Tomato Soup Recipes Tomatoes reach peak season during the summer, but if you're craving tomato soup in winter, canned tomatoes can be used to give you that taste of summertime. (P.S. If you're craving a sandwich on the side, this vegan-friendly, hearty chickpea salad sandwich may be the perfect accompaniment.) Caption goes here. Get the recipe:Vegan Creamy Tomato Soup. Greg DuPree Vegan Creamy Tomato Soup The secret ingredient to give you that yummy creaminess? Bread soaked in vegan milk and pureed into the soup! Soup, because it’s so adaptable, is almost always in option when all you have are pantry staples. This recipe calls for onions, garlic, and carrots, but if shallots and leeks are what you have on hand, that will work just fine. Plus, you can use a can of diced tomatoes in place of fresh, and any type of frozen bean or pea you like (English peas, lima beans, or even edamame). Get the Recipe: Curried Lima Bean Soup With Tomato. Jennifer Causey Curried Lima Bean Tomato Soup This flavorful vegan soup packs plenty of punch, thanks to a generous blend of curry, allspice, and cayenne. This Mexican favorite won’t disappoint. The vegetarian soup features good-for-you ingredients like quinoa and chickpeas, has big, bold flavors, and comes together in just 25 minutes. Serve the soup with an array of tasting toppings, like cilantro, chopped avocado, grated cheddar, lime wedges, and crushed tortilla chips. Get the recipe: Chickpea and Quinoa Tortilla Soup. Marcus Nilsson Chickpea Quinoa Tortilla Soup You won't miss the chicken in this hearty vegan edition of the classic Mexican soup—chickpeas and quinoa make perfect, high-protein stand-ins. Susie Cushner Fresh Corn and Tomato Soup Highlight the best of your summer bounty with this flavorful corn and tomato soup. Note: To keep this plant-based, skip the dollop of sour cream or use plant-based yogurt instead. Vegan Lentil Soup Recipes Lentil soup makes for an easy, hearty dinner—and its sweet, earthy flavor can be easily complemented with your favorite spices. Want to add a little extra crunch to your lentil soup? You can opt for a few vegan cheese croutons to add some texture. Greg DuPree Carrot and Red Lentil Soup Ginger, cumin, and turmeric spice up this tasty vegan lentil soup. Get the recipe. Greg DuPree Lemony Lentil Soup Tart lemon balances out the earthy flavor of the lentils to make an easy-to-create soup. (It can be prepped in just a half an hour.) Get the recipe. Erin Scott Jane Goodall's Lentil-Miso Soup With Spinach If you're looking for something tasty to simmer on the stove on a winter's afternoon, try a cozy, earthy vegan soup from legendary primatologist (and environmentalist) Jane Goodall. Get the recipe. Victor Protasio Spiced Lentil Soup With Walnuts and Cilantro Cilantro adds a fresh touch to balance out a spicy vegan lentil soup. Get the recipe. Vegan Broccoli Soup Recipes October through April is the peak season for broccoli. In general, broccoli is usually served in cheesy, creamy soups—but you can sub in vegan cheese and yogurt to add a touch of creaminess without the dairy. Antonis Achilleos Green Curry Noodle Bowls With Tofu Get dinner on the table in 20 minutes or less by serving warming curried broth with tofu, broccoli, and noodles. Get the recipe. Puree all the ingredients in a blender to get the smoothest, creamiest results. Get the recipe. Paul Sirisalee Creamy Broccoli and Spinach Soup Pack a lot of flavor (and nutrients) into one bowl with this vegetarian soup, which uses potatoes to get . (For vegans, cook the leeks with oil instead—and sub in vegan yogurt in lieu of the sour cream dollop to serve.) Vegan Squash Soup Recipes Butternut squash soup may be what you think of when you say "squash soup," but other varieties also make a tasty soup ingredient. Squash are in season from the summer into the fall, depending on the variety, and they store well, so they're perfect for winter meals. Christopher Testani Squash, Mushroom, and Kale Soup With Dill Butternut squash, orzo, and shiitake mushrooms make for a tasty vegan pasta soup. Get the recipe. Stefen Andersen Peanut-Squash Stew Skip the optional shredded chicken—the peanuts offer plenty of protein in this hearty, spice-filled stew. Greg DuPree Red Curry Squash Soup With Tofu Croutons Spicy red curry and coconut milk spice up a pureed squash soup with crispy tofu "croutons." Vegan Cauliflower Soup Recipes Cauliflower has become a hot ingredient for everything from pizza crust to rice to steaks. But its creamy-ish texture really lends itself to some tasty soups—perfect for its peak season, from September to November. Jennifer Causey Cashew Cauliflower Soup Softened cashews are a vegan's secret ingredient for adding creaminess without dairy—they're used to really give this soup added richness. Get the recipe. REDA&CO/Getty Images Dairy-Free Creamy Cauliflower Soup Potatoes are the secret ingredient that makes a plant-based cauliflower soup creamy without a touch of dairy. Get the recipe. Jennifer Causey Curried Cauliflower Soup Pair this creamy cauliflower soup with a hearty salad for a perfect fall or winter meal. Get the recipe. Vegan Potato Soup Recipes Potato soup generally relies on cheese or cream to add a little oomph to the flavor. You can opt for some of the many new vegan cheeses or yogurts to replace dairy products for these plant-based soups—or try a little nutritional yeast instead to add that cheesy flavor profile. Con Poulos Vegetarian Chili With Sweet Potatoes This super-easy slow-cooker recipe is perfect for busy nights—and the addition of unsweetened cocoa to the sauce gives it a rich flavor. Get the recipe. Max Kelly Potato Leek Soup This vegetarian version of potato-leek soup calls for simmering in a parmesan rind and a dollop of sour cream for serving. To make it vegan, skip the simmer with the parmesan rind, and try a little nutritional yeast to taste—a touch of vegan yogurt can replace the dollop of sour cream. This soup is nourishing and bursting with antioxidants. The nutty-seed topping adds another layer of flavor and texture to this creamy soup. It makes for a quick dinner and any leftovers are a hit for lunch. Get the recipe: Spiced Sweet Potato Soup. Alison Miksch Spiced Sweet Potato Soup With Pistachio Dukkah This fast and easy sweet-and-spicy potato soup can put dinner on your table in under a half hour. Get the recipe. Victor Protasio Red Curry Veggie Stew Potatoes, cauliflower, and carrots balance out the heat of red curry for this perfect vegan winter stew. Get the recipe. Vegan Pumpkin Soup Recipe Ideas For the ultimate fall dinner, a pumpkin soup is a perfect autumnal pick. If you don't have a pumpkin available, butternut squash is an easy substitution. Christopher Testani Roasted Pumpkin Soup With Harissa and Chickpeas Chunks of roasted pumpkin add sweetness to the spicy harissa-based soup. Peter Ardito Coconut Pumpkin Soup With Crispy Shallots A splash coconut cream gives this tasty vegan pumpkin soup rich flavor. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit