These 12 Vegan Soup Recipes Are Easy to Make and 100% Meat-Free

Some lentil soup recipes use ham or beef broth to add flavor — but not this one. Whip up this vegan lentil soup recipe that can be made in the instant pot, making it a great option for busy people. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and plant-based protein (all thanks to the lentils) this hearty soup is a perfect nutritious vegan solution for mealtime.

Get the recipe: Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Butternut squash and apples are a flavor match made in heaven. Ideal during fall but delicious any time of year, this vegan veggie and fruit soup is simple to make and utterly satisfying to eat. Sprinkle your bowl with pumpkin seeds for a boost of healthy fats and plant-based protein, and enjoy it with a crusty piece of fresh bread on the side.

Get the recipe: Vegan Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

This list wouldn't be complete without a vegan vegetable soup recipe. This soup is ideal when you want a meal that's chock-full of healthy vegetables. You can customize the mix of veggies depending on what you have in your kitchen or what's in season, but potatoes, squash, green beans, bell pepper, cauliflower, zucchini, and leafy greens all make perfect adds. Enjoy this soup with a sandwich for a satisfying and simple lunch or dinner that's sure to brighten your day.

Get the recipe: Seriously Good Vegetable Soup

This coconut curry soup is packed with a combination of Thai flavors, including creamy coconut, zesty lime, and spicy curry. The addition of chickpeas makes this vegan soup a fantastic source of plant-based protein and fiber, giving it some serious staying power. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a bright addition of flavor.

Get the recipe: Coconut Curry Soup

Typical potato soups are made with bacon, cream, and butter — ingredients that are absolute no-gos on a vegan diet. This vegan potato soup is full of the flavor and coziness you'd expect from the dish, but without any animal products: just swap the milk in the recipe for your plant-based milk of choice. (One commenter recommends using creamy cashew milk.) This easy one-pot vegan potato soup recipe will be one of your new favorites.

Get the recipe: Healthy Potato Soup

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This vegan cream of mushroom soup is made with umami-rich ingredients and takes only half an hour to make. Leaning on a creamy, dairy-free base made from vegetable broth, raw cashews, sherry vinegar, and white miso paste, this mushroom soup will please vegans and carnivores alike.

Get the recipe: Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup

A hearty bowl of vegan chili is sometimes just what you need when the weather is cool and you want to cozy up next to a fire. This homemade meatless chili is packed with beans and vegetables, and is vegan as long as you choose vegan toppings — such as cilantro or avocado instead of dairy-based ones like cheese or sour cream. This dish freezes well, so be sure to make extra!

Get the recipe: Homemade Vegan Chili

Laksa is a Southeast Asian soup made with coconut milk and spicy curry paste. It's usually served with rice noodles, shrimp, or chicken, but it can also easily be made so it's vegan-friendly. You'll need to make some laksa paste, but once you do, you can freeze it and keep it on hand for the next time you want to make this or another laksa recipe. Use a blend of rice laksa noodles, zucchini noodles, and carrot noodles to get a mix of nutrients, flavors, and textures, plus plenty of veggies.

Get the recipe: Vegan Laksa

Topped with creamy avocados and packed with zingy spices, this black bean soup is naturally both vegan and gluten-free. Because the canned black beans fill this soup with protein and fiber, a bowl should leave you super satisfied. Enjoy it with some homemade or store-bought tortilla chips to add a salty, crunchy bit to every bit.

Get the recipe: Spicy Black Bean Soup

Don't let the word "creamy" fool you. While that adjective typically implies the use of dairy, this vegan soup recipe is an exception to that rule. This vegetable soup gets its unbelievably creamy texture thanks to a special ingredient: cashews. By soaking and blending the nuts, you get a similar broth base to one made with dairy, but completely plant-based. This vegan soup recipe is a stick-to-your-ribs dish that is perfect on chilly nights.

Get the recipe: Creamy Vegetable Soup