11 Vegan Soup Recipes

By Real Simple

Updated November 17, 2017

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Shake up mealtime with plant-based soups that are satisfying and packed with vitamins and minerals.

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White Bean Chili With Jalapeno Bulgur

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Serve this hearty stew with spiced bulgur to round out the meal.

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Winter Lentil Soup

Credit: Kana Okada

Use quick-cooking lentils to make this one-pot meal in less than an hour.

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Peanut-Squash Stew

Credit: Stefen Andersen

The addition of smooth peanut butter gives this stew a complex nutty flavor.

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Butternut Squash Soup

Credit: Sang An

Use a blender or an immersion blender to make this soup velvety smooth.

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Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

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Calling all soup lovers: Puree chopped cantaloupe with orange juice to create a refreshing soup that can be eaten any time of the day (even breakfast!).

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Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew With Couscous

Credit: Lisa Hubbard

Toss in a handful of raisins to give this dish sweetness and texture.

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Slow-Cooker Vegetable Stew

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Carrot and turnips become soft and sweet as they slowly cook.

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Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew

Credit: Paul Sirisalee

Serve this South Asian-inspired stew with couscous and fresh cilantro leaves.

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Mushroom Barley Soup

Credit: Petrina Tinslay

Quick cooking pearl barley gives this soup a chewy texture and nutty flavor.

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Black Bean Soup With Roasted Jalapeño Salsa

Credit: Con Poulos

Lager adds a delightful bitterness and subtle sweetness to this thick starchy soup, which takes just 35 minutes to make. Charred jalapeños, tossed with cilantro and lime juice, provide a deep, smoky flavor to the salsa spooned on top. Serve with tortilla chips, a green salad, or homemade cornbread.

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Thai Curry Vegetable and Tofu Soup

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Ingredients can vary in Thai red curry pastes, so check the label to make sure it is vegan.

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