Something about a warm bowl of soup is like a mixture of comforting nostalgia and magical medicine. Especially in the cold-weather months, soup can be just the thing we need to fill up in a feel-good way.
From noodle-y to broth-y, these plant-based soup recipes range from hearty 1-pot dishes to lighter sides. But they’re all loaded with plant-based goodness that’ll warm you up!
15 plant-based soup recipes to keep you warm from the inside-out!
1. Minestrone Soup with Fresh Herbs from the Wholesome Culture Cookbook
Makes 3-4 servings
Prep time: 5-7 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
- 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 medium white onion
- 1 stalk of celery
- 1/4 cup of kale, stems removed
- 1/4 cup diced mushrooms (optional)
- 3.5 cups of tomatoes, diced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups of white beans, drained
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup medium shell pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1Β teaspoonΒ fresh oregano, chopped
Directions:
- Chop carrots and zucchini into small pieces, roughly 1/3 inch in size. Add 3 tablespoons of oil to a large pot on medium heat and add in the carrots and zucchini. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Chop the white onion, kale, and mushrooms (if desired) into similarly small pieces and add to the pot. Finely dice the celery [1] and add it in as well.
- Then, add the diced tomatoes to the blender and blend forΒ around 5-10Β seconds or until mostly smooth. Pour into the pot. Add in the vegetable broth and canned beans. Let cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper and one cup uncooked pasta. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Chop fresh parsley, basil and oregano into small pieces and add to the soup. Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Notes:Β [1] The celery should be chopped smaller than the other vegetables.
2. Pumpkin Lasagna SoupΒ
Find the recipe: here.Β
3. 1-Pot Red Lentil ChiliΒ
Find the recipe: here.Β
4. Rich and Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Find the recipe: here.Β
5. New England Vegan Clam Chowder
Find the recipe: here.Β
6. Seriously Good Vegetable Soup
Find the recipe: here.
7. 1-Pot Vegan Tom Yum SoupΒ
Find the recipe: here.Β
8. Easy Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Find the recipe: here.
9. Chickpea Noodle SoupΒ
Find the recipe: here.Β
10. Hearty Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup
Find the recipe: here.Β
11. Vegan Tortilla Soup
Find the recipe: here.
12. Easy Homemade French Onion Soup
Find the recipe: here.Β
13. Roasted Vegan Cauliflower Soup
Find the recipe: here.
14. Easy Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
Find the recipe: here.
15. Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup
Find the recipe: here.
Now that youβve got tons of soups to try, check out these other cold-weather recipes!
