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    Published: Feb 15, 2022 · Modified: Oct 13, 2022 by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · Leave a Comment

    Vegan Soup Recipes

    Soup season is the best season and today I'm sharing my Best Vegan Soup Recipes. These cozy one pot wonders are all tried and true reader favorites that you'll be wanting to make over and over again!

    a large pan of vegan soup with croutons and parsley

    Vegan soup is hearty, comforting, fills you up and warms you up. It also happens to be endlessly versatile, packed with flavor and makes great leftovers.

    In this delicious collection of my best vegan soup recipes you'll find everything from an epic Italian Sausage Pasta Soup, to the creamiest Vegan Potato Soup and basic but still super tasty Vegetable Soup.

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    • Vegan Soup Recipes
    • Croutons
    • Soup Success Tips
    • Delicious Soup Sides
    • Vegan Soup FAQs

    Whatever flavour you’re craving, I have a vegan soup that's perfect for you and the one thing all of them have in common is that they are easy to make and Can’t-Stop-Eating-It delicious.

    As well as being dairy-free, most of these vegan/vegetarian soup recipes are naturally gluten-free. Many of them are also made mostly from pantry staples and are freezer-friendly. This means you can make a large batch, serve some right away and then, freeze the rest for later. Most soups will keep well frozen for 3 to 4 months.

    With a cozy bowl of soup your vegan comfort food cravings will always be satisfied, so grab your soup pot and get cooking some great vegan soup!

    Vegan Soup Recipes

    Vegan Potato Soup

    a bowl of potato soup
    Thick, hearty and creamy Vegan Potato Soup. It's really simple to make and very budget friendly. You can enjoy it just as it is, or get crazy with toppings. I like to finish mine off with some crumbled tempeh bacon, crispy roasted potato chunks & a sprinkle of parsley for a pop of colour!
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    Vegan Tortilla Soup

    Vegan Tortilla Soup with rich, bold, smoky tomato, garlicky flavour, and piles of crispy, crunchy baked tortilla strips. Then come the extra toppings which really seal the deal. It's quick and easy to make and totally delicious!
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    Chickpea Curry Soup

    2 bowls of chickpea curry soup
    Simple and super delicious Chickpea Curry Soup. It's easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve with fresh, crusty bread, rice or warm naan bread!
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    Vegan Pea Soup

    a bowl of green pea soup with croutons in a black bowl
    Easy Vegan Pea Soup made with a bag of frozen peas in less than 20 minutes! Just 5 ingredients, plus some optional fresh mint if you have it. This simple soup is vibrant, healthy, and delicious!
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    Vegan Vegetable Soup

    2 bowls of vegetable soup
    Vegan Vegetable Soup. Because everyone needs a great tasting, basic, budget-friendly, quick, clean-out the fridge-type soup recipe to turn to from time to time.
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    Vegan Leek and Potato Soup

    a bowl of vegan leek and potato soup with croutons
    Cozy and comforting, this creamy Vegan Leek and Potato Soup combines just a handful of ingredients for a simple, quick, homemade vegan soup the whole family will love!
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    Vegan Cabbage Soup

    a bowl of vegan cabbage soup with chopped herbs and crumbled cheese on top
    Cozy, comforting and super delicious Vegan Cabbage Soup. It's like cabbage rolls in a bowl & is budget-friendly, easy to make & freezes well.
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    Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

    A bowl of lemony red lentil soup with a lemon slice garnish being held by 2 hands
    A quick and easy, thick and hearty, Red Lentil Soup with Lemon. It’s fragrant, super yum, healthy, nourishing, simple and versatile!
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    Vegan Italian Sausage Pasta Soup

    A white bowl full of Vega Italian Sausage Pasta Soup with grated vegan parmesan on top.
    One-pot Vegan Italian Sausage Pasta Soup! It's hearty, rustic and comforting, with a creamy tomato-y soup base, lots of herbs and garlic, vegan sausage chunks and pasta. Ultimate vegan comfort food! 
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    Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder

    a bowl of vegan corn chowder
    Quick and easy Vegan Corn Chowder. It's creamy, comforting, has only a handful of ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes!
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    Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

    a bowl of carrot ginger soup
    Smooth and creamy Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup. A simple, fragrant soup with minimal ingredients and BIG flavour!
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    Easy Tomato Basil Soup

    a bowl of tomato basil soup
    The easiest Tomato Basil Soup EVER and it's so fresh & vibrant. Ready in just 10 minutes and made with only 4 ingredients (plus salt, pepper & optional olive oil)! 
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    Instant Pot Soups

    Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

    a bowl of Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup with lemon slice garnish
    This easy recipe for Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup is the perfect way to get an easy and healthy meal on the table in under 1 hour. This delicious vegan soup features simple, budget-friendly ingredients and is great for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or to freeze for later!
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    Instant Pot Tomato Soup

    A bowl of Instant Pot Tomato Soup topped with golden croutons
    Super rich, insanely creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup.  Made with canned tomatoes for convenience, it's really quick & easy to make & involves minimal washing up. Dinner win! 
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    Croutons

    Vegan croutons make the perfect accompaniment to your vegan soup recipes. They are a great way to add extra flavour and texture to soups, especially smooth creamy ones and they are so quick and easy to make!

    Vegan Croutons

    Vegan Croutons
    Make homemade vegan croutons in about 15 minutes with just 2 ingredients plus salt and pepper!
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    Soup Success Tips

    When making your vegan soup recipes take note of these tips:

    • Use a nice big soup pot. I like to use my 6 quart Dutch Oven.
    • Always saute the veggies like onion, garlic, celery and carrot before adding the liquids and other ingredients. It's tempting to just throw it all in but you lose so much flavour that way.
    • Use a good quality stock. They vary in quality greatly.
    • Simmer gently, don't boil.
    • Add leafy greens right at the end, about 5 minutes before you're ready to eat.
    • Season well. Vegan soups in particular need a generous amount of seasoning.
    • Different brands of vegetable broth contain widely different salt levels. It's important to taste your soup and adjust accordingly.
    • Make plenty and enjoy the leftovers! Most soups get better over a day or two as the flavour develops and they freeze so well.
    • Adjust the texture of your soup to suit your preference. Keep it chunky, give it a few blasts with an immersion blender to partially blend it, or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Note that you might need to thin with a little more stock or water when you blend a soup as it will become thicker.

    Delicious Soup Sides

    Looking for soup sides? I have plenty of vegan salad recipes, but for me, bread for dunking is a must with any soup. Check out these delicious bread and biscuit recipes:

    • Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits
    • Easy Whole Wheat Bread
    • No Yeast White Bread
    • No Knead Focaccia
    • Vegan Soda Bread
    • Quick Yeast-Free Spelt Bread

    Vegan Soup FAQs

    Can I can homemade vegan soup?

    It is possible to can some homemade soups but they must be pressure canned. My recipes however aren't developed with the intention of canning. I recommend following only recipes that have been tested with canning friendly ingredients, processing times, and canner pressure. The National Center for Home Food Preservation has a soup canning guide and I also recommend referring to the USDA's Complete Guide to Home Canning.

    What is the best way to thin a soup that is too thick?

    This is as simple as adding more liquid. Depending on the recipe you can use stock, water, vegan cream, unsweetened and unflavoured plant milk, beer or wine.

    How do I easily thicken soup?

    If you have time simply let it simmer with the lid off for a while so that the liquid naturally evaporates. This will result in a sightly thicker soup. My favorite quick way to thicken soup is to give it a blitz (or 2) with an immersion blender. If you don't have an immersion blender scoop out a couple of cups of soup into a blender, blend then add back to the pan.

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