20 Healthy Vegan Soup Recipes
There are so many things to love about soup, and these amazing Vegan Soup Recipes are some of the most filling, cozy, and easy to make. Let them inspire you for soup season!
To me, soup season lasts all year long because healthy soups are easy to make, affordable, great for feeding crowds, and easy to reheat or freeze. Most of the time, I make a big pot of soup or bean chili and heat up the leftovers for lunches throughout the week.
The recipes listed below are chock full of veggies that will help you achieve your daily veggie quota and provide your body with the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that it thrives on.
Reasons you will love these soups
- Perfect for Feeding a Crowd – Plant-based soups are easy to make in large batches, making them a great option for family gatherings or parties.
- Affordable & Budget-Friendly – Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like vegetables, beans, and grains, these soups are cost-effective without compromising on nutrition.
- Great for Meal Prep – Healthy plant-based soups store well and can be easily portioned out for meal prep, saving time during the week.
- Warm & Cozy Comfort Food – These soups offer a comforting, warming meal that’s perfect for chilly days, bringing a satisfying, homemade touch.
What kind of soup can vegans eat?
There are many soups that are vegan and can be enjoyed by all kinds of eaters. Some of our favorites are vegetable soup, creamy potato soup, and mushroom soup. The biggest thing with soups is making sure the broth is made with veggies and not animal products like chicken or beef stock.
In addition to being healthy and delicious, many of these recipes are one-pot meals which means clean-up will be a breeze.
Can you make soup in a crockpot?
If you don’t want to be chained to the stove, most of these can be made in a crockpot. It just makes sense to let dinner cook while you work, run errands, or simply get things done around the house. Then, when you get home, the house will smell fabulous, and dinner will be ready. Try any of our other crockpot meals to inspire you.
InstantPots are great too, but sometimes you just want the meal to cook slowly over a long period of time when you’re not going to be home.
If you really like things to be simple, try our Mexican Mason Jar Soup because it is great for meal prepping and having lunch or dinner ready in only minutes!
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Frequently Asked Questions
A vegan soup contains no animal products, such as meat, dairy, or eggs. It’s typically made with vegetables, grains, legumes, and plant-based broths.
You can make vegan soup creamy by using ingredients like coconut milk, cashew cream, blended tofu, or pureed vegetables like potatoes or cauliflower.
Yes! You can boost the protein content of vegan soups by adding ingredients like lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, or tofu, which are rich in plant-based protein.
To enhance the flavor of vegan soups, try adding ingredients like nutritional yeast, miso paste, soy sauce, fresh herbs, or smoked paprika for added depth and umami.
Vegan Soup Recipes
There are so many things to love about soup, and these amazing vegan low-calorie soup recipes are some of the most filling, cozy, and easy to make. Click on each of the photos, recipe titles, or 'Get the Recipe' buttons to see full recipes with ingredients, measurements, instructions, and a print button.
I love soup for so many reasons! Not only is it easy to make and super filling, but it reheats and freezes well too. This barley vegetable soup recipe is also super healthy and loaded with wholesome ingredients. It can be a one-pot recipe for the stovetop or even made in a slow cooker.
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup is hearty, healthy, and bursting with flavor. The whole recipe is made in one pot, so clean-up is a breeze.
Warm up with this healthy, nutrition-packed bowl of Vegan cheddar Broccoli Soup!
French onion soup is a classic and gets its flavor from deeply caramelized onions. This vegan version has every bit of the flavor, with only a fraction of the fat. Topped with sourdough bread and vegan mozzarella, I think you are going to be amazed by its incredibly warm texture and taste.
Loaded with vegetables, beans, and warm spices, this White Bean Soup is perfect for a filling lunch or dinner. It’s vegan, oil-free, and filled with plant-based protein to help stay you full for hours.
Creamy, rich, and hearty, this delicious Vegan Mushroom Soup is healthy and bursting with flavor!
I believe my love of creamy potato soup developed in childhood. It's deep-rooted comfort food for me. Even now, it doesn't have to be cold outside. We eat it year round.
I love mushrooms, and shiitake happen to be my very favorite! This vegan miso soup with mushrooms offers a delicious and amazingly healthy combination of mushrooms, tofu, miso, seaweed, and vegetables.
This easy Vegan Lentil Soup is chock full of wholesome ingredients and can be on the table in about 30 minutes. It’s a one-pot meal, so clean-up is a breeze! I’ve included directions for cooking on the stovetop, Instant Pot, and crockpot.
This Mexican Tortilla Soup is bursting with flavor and also happens to be completely vegan and oil-free.
This quick and easy somen cold noodle soup recipe is a perfect light meal for cooling down on hot summer days. You will love the ease and comfort it offers, and it’s prepared in a mere 20 minutes!
This naturally sweet vegan sweet potato soup is bursting with flavor! It’s smooth and creamy and has chunks of soft sweet potato flavored with rich smoked paprika.
Easy Black Bean Soup created by the one-and-only Chef AJ comes together quickly because it’s made with convenient canned black beans and loaded with wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes and onions and perfectly seasoned with warm spices.
This vegetable soup embodies all that I imagine a good soup should be--flavorful, hearty, and comforting. And, it doesn't hurt a bit that this is a one-pot vegan minestrone soup.
This Vegan Miso Ramen Japanese Soup is flavored with miso broth and a mix of vegetables like cabbage, green onions, and corn served over a bed of delicious ramen noodles.
One of the best things about lentils is that they cook relatively quickly compared to other legumes, in about 20 minutes. Vegan Lentil Artichoke Soup makes a delicious and quick meal.
African Peanut Sweet Potato Stew is one of my personal favorite recipes of all time! We make it regularly. The flavors are simply amazing, like a party in your mouth. If you only try one recipe, let this be the one. I'm serious!
Believe it or not, chili can be made healthy without loads of saturated fat and calories with this amazing Crockpot Vegan Chili that even has meat-eaters licking their lips.
I love warm, hearty soups, and this vegetable chowder hits the spot for me! The longer you cook it, the creamier and richer tasting it becomes.
This simple recipe can be prepared in about 20 minutes flat! It comes from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
I hope you’ve enjoyed browsing this list of healthy vegan soup recipes and discovered some tasty new ideas! These soups are delicious, nourishing, and perfect for any season.
Now break out those stock pots and slow cookers! Also, be sure to check out our Soup Recipes page for more great ideas.
About Terri Edwards
Hi guys! I am the content creator behind EatPlant-Based and a licensed Food for Life instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. I am passionate about sharing healthy recipes and tips to empower others to get healthy. I’m so glad you’re here! Read More…
