Over 25 Vegan Soup Recipes and Vegan Stew Recipes—We've compiled our very best comforting and cozy recipes for you! Whether it's soup season or not, this big list of vegan recipes for soups will be one you want to save for meal planning and family dinners.
Hey Internet, it's no secret that we love soups and stews around here. They're just so warm and cozy, and are perfect on a cold or rainy day (though we've been known to enjoy soups like our Vegan Zucchini Soup in the summertime!).
We think you must really like our soups and stews too, because many of our most popular and highest rated recipes on the blog are our soup and stew recipes! We're talking the best of the best, such as our Vegan Stew with Dumplings, Vegan Matzo Ball Soup, Vegan Beef Stew, Vegan Tom Kha Soup, Vegan Gnocchi Soup, Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup, and Vegan Chicken and Dumplings, to name just a few.
But we don't want to name a few! We've had multiple people ask us for a list of ALL our easy vegan soup recipes and vegan stew recipes, so today we're bringing you that big list! Keep reading for some of the BEST hearty soups with so much flavor!
We've got things like vegan vegetable soup (our Vegan Stew with Dumplings is an excellent creamy vegetable soup with lots of flavor and hearty dumplings), potato soup, hearty lentil and potato stew, and more.
We also have homemade soup recipes featuring fall flavors such as Vegan Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup and Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup, which are a great way to celebrate the fall season. Though TBH, we love soup any time of year.
Making this list also helped us realize some of the gaps in our soup collection, such as cauliflower soup, split pea soup, white bean soup, vegan tortilla soup, and black bean soup... so those are coming soon! If you're looking for a particular recipe you don't see here, feel free to message us and we'll add it to our list!
You're going to love our big list of plant-based soups. We hope you find a ton of great cozy vegan soup recipes in here and that you are planning to put on a big pot of soup soon.
What's the Difference between Soup and Stew?
Soup is generally more brothy (higher liquid to solids ratio, so more cups of broth). Stews are considered to be more hearty and generally have a slightly larger-cut on the veggies, or a thicker liquid.
Blended soups are generally still considered to be soups even if they're quite thick, like our Vegan Zucchini Soup.
Some soups are kind of in between, such as red lentil soup. It's hearty and thick, yet not called a stew.
We think it doesn't really matter... call it what you want and just make delicious soup/stew/bowls of awesome.
Our Favorite Soup Ingredients
Some of the best soup ingredients are also the most inexpensive ingredients! Fresh garlic, fresh veggies like bell pepper, carrots, celery, Yukon gold potatoes or sweet potatoes, and yellow onion... these are great staples. I believe any great soup can be started with simply cooking a bunch of veggies in a little extra virgin olive oil (or broth if you are oil-free) and adding some vegetable broth.
Standards for building flavor include simple ingredients that are pantry staples like veggie broth or vegetable stock (you can make your own from vegetable scraps if you're really looking to save money!), tomato paste, nutritional yeast, spices, fresh black pepper, and dried herbs (fresh thyme and other fresh herbs are great but dried are more economical), and more. You can also add a lot of flavor to finish a soup with a little lemon juice or lime juice, or a little trick I like to use is a splash of vinegar! Plus some fresh green onion will go a long way!
We love adding plant-based protein to our soups too with tofu, soy curls, seitan, tempeh, brown or green lentils, beans such as kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, chickpeas, and more. You can use your favorites here! Try mixing and matching for extra protein!
We also really love to make creamy vegan soups by adding coconut milk or blended raw cashews or sunflower seeds (check out our sunflower seed cream or even cooked cauliflower florets or white beans! Even silken tofu can be added to make a soup creamy and in our opinion, creamy soups are the best.
A few ingredients fall into the "not necessary but really nice to have" category. Our favorite example of that would be the Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base (link) and No Beef Base (link). These are vegan concentrated stock pastes that will last forever in your fridge and are super easy to use—simply whisk a bit into hot water and you have yourself a super flavorful stock! We use this product in many of our hearty vegan soup recipes like our Vegan Orzo Soup and our Vegan Beef Stew.
We should also talk about equipment. All you really need is a large pot like a Dutch oven, a spatula for sautéing the vegetables, a ladle for serving the soup, and some bowls! I mean, you probably need a knife and cutting board to chop the veggies too! Nice-to-have equipment would include an immersion blender and an Instant Pot, but you don't absolutely need them.
What to Serve with Vegan Soup
Oh, and don't forget the sides! Our favorite sides to serve with delicious soup include:
- Vegan Focaccia (any crusty bread will work but this is even better)
- Vegan Italian Salad
- Vegan Garlic Bread
- Vegan Avocado Salad
- Easy Vegan Croutons
- Vegan Irish Soda Bread
- Crispy Butter Beans
- Cheesy Vegan Drop Biscuits
- Vegan Challah
- Maybe some of the sandwich recipes from our Vegan Sandwich Fillings list, such as our Vegan Bacon Grilled Cheese?
We hope you find some delicious recipes in this list. Well, what are you waiting for? Grab your soup pot and your ingredients and let's make some soup!
Vegan Soup Recipes and Vegan Stew Recipes
This big list of vegan soup recipes and vegan stew recipes has some of the most popular recipes on our blog... for a reason! These cozy and comforting soups and stews are delicious, hearty, easy to make, and usually involve only one pot. Check out this list below and you'll likely find more than a few you want to try!
Creamy Vegan Soup Recipes
We're putting this section at the top because creamy vegan soup recipes are our favorite! You can use canned coconut milk or coconut cream, raw cashews for cashew cream, raw sunflower seeds for sunflower seed cream, blended beans or tofu or cauliflower, and more to make your soup creamy! Check out these recipes; we bet you'll love them too!
This creamy Vegan Gnocchi Soup is so cozy and easy to make in under 25 minutes. It tastes just like the Olive Garden classic but with chickpeas instead of chicken without sacrificing any flavor.
Cozy, creamy, and delicious, this Vegan Chicken and Dumplings is the perfect easy to make comfort food. Ready in just 30 minutes, this stew is loaded with giant fluffy dumplings, tender vegan chicken, veggies, and a delicious broth to satisfy your taste buds and your tummy.
Savory, earthy, and packed full of flavor, this Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup is super easy to make in less than 30 minutes and yet achieves a depth of flavor that far surpasses any can of whatever. This soup is great on its own yet perfect for other recipes. Keep a couple cups-worth in the freezer for easy pasta sauces, casseroles, and more.
Rich, cozy and PACKED with flavor, this easy Vegan Tom Kha Soup is a Thai-inspired recipe that is simple and quick to make. Customize the heat (or make it not spicy at all), the veggies, and the protein for a delicious and nutritious meal.
This vegan Instant Pot Corn Chowder is simple, healthy, and utterly divine. Make from frozen or fresh corn, this delicious, hearty meal is great for meal prep and makes for an easy, nourishing meal. Stovetop instructions also provided.
Creamy, hearty, and zesty, this Vegan Zuppa Toscana is pure comfort food ready in just 30 minutes. Loaded with goodies like potatoes, kale, cashew cream (nut-free options available), vegan sausage and vegan bacon, you can choose to make all these elements for yourself or pick them up from the store--both are easy and so tasty in this delicious soup.
Cozy, savory, and perfect for fall, this Vegan Cream of Chicken Soup is hearty, healthy, and stick-to-your-ribs satisfying. Whether you make up a big pot to eat throughout the week, serve to your family with crusty bread, or freeze for a snowy day, this soup is sure to become your new household favorite. Did we mention it takes only 30 minutes to make?
This bright and creamy Vegan Zucchini Soup is thick, healthy, and completely delicious. This soup comes together in less than 30 minutes and is the perfect easy meal or side.
Cozy, satisfying and easy to make, this Vegan Potato and Leek Soup is pure comfort food. It’s great for dinner, meal prep, leftovers, freezing, picky eaters, you name it. And if you don’t like leeks, it’s just as easy to substitute onions or leave them out.
Creamy, warm, comforting mushroom soup with thick, satiating lasagna noodles.
Vegan Soup Recipes
These vegan soup recipes will warm you up and fill your belly for minimal effort and maximum flavor. Add these vegan soups to your list of recipes to try!
Vegan Taco Soup is a cozy and comforting soup that is just bursting with the best flavor. With soy curls made to taste just like beef, a broth filled with tomato and spices, and lots of amazing toppings, you have the perfect meal in no time. Feeds the entire family or is great for meal prep!
This super cozy Vegan Chicken and Stars Soup comes together in just 30 minutes and is super delicious and warming. This soup is amazing all year round, but it is especially perfect for chilly or rainy weather.
Cozy, flavorful, and hearty, this Vegan Orzo Soup is super easy to make in 30 minutes or less! It has a lemon chicken soup vibe and it’s packed with veggies, vegan protein, and SO MUCH FLAVOR you might not have leftovers.
Smooth, creamy, and warming, this delicious Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup is the perfect meal to celebrate the fall season. This recipe is super easy to make—all you have to do is roast sugar pie pumpkin (the same pumpkin that’s used for puree) and sweet potatoes, blend them up with a few other ingredients to add depth of flavor, and heat on the stove for a few minutes.
This Vegan Matzo Ball Soup is delicious and satisfying and tastes just like Bubbe used to make. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy the fluffy matzo balls or the savory herb infused soup! This recipe is easy and quick to make, so enjoy it for any evening.
This rich and creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup is so cozy and delicious. Packed with nutrients, this soup is easy to throw together in your pressure cooker or stove top (instructions provided) and perfect for weeknight or a holiday spread.
A true comfort classic, this meal of Vegan Grilled Cheese and Instant Pot Tomato Soup is a healthy yet still delicious entree that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Dunk that grilled cheese right in the soup or enjoy it on the side. Stovetop instructions provided and use what you’ve got!
This is (obviously) an OG ZardyPlants recipe but it's a good one! Our Vegan Double Noodle Chik'n Soup tastes even better than that cozy noodle soup you might have grown up with. We love the coziness and nostalgia of this recipe.
We wanted to include one or two FitLitzKitchen (our other blog) recipes too! Creamy and satisfying, this cozy Potato and Cauliflower Soup is a blended soup that is made of wholesome ingredients like onion, garlic, potatoes, and cauliflower. With less than 10 ingredients, one pot, and one blender or immersion blender, you too can make this incredible soup that’s great with lunch, dinner, or even just a snack to warm you up after a walk in the cold.
One more! Cozy and loaded with veggies, this Cabbage Mushroom Soup is a nutrient-dense low calorie side dish that’s warming and easy to make. You can customize this soup to make it a full meal with grains, beans, or pasta, but on it’s own its a light side or snack that’s hydrating and comforting.
Vegan Stew Recipes
More hearty and chunky, these vegan stew recipes make for the perfect warming, stick-to-your-ribs type of meal. You'll want to enjoy these vegan stews all winter long.
This creamy loaded Vegan Stew with Dumplings is flavorful, satisfying, easy to make. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this cozy stew features amazing, fluffy dumplings that are easier than you think.
Rich, hearty, and comforting, this Vegan Beef Stew is the perfect cozy dinner. It is packed with vegetables, vegan beef chunks, and a savory broth full of flavor and pairs wonderfully with a slice of crusty bread.
This easy Butter Bean Stew is a great way to take canned beans and turn them into an amazing meal. It's ready in 30 minutes, it's an easy dinner that will give you leftover for the next day or so!
Cozy, hearty, and flavorful, this Jackfruit Stew is a super easy and comforting meal. It’s packed with veggies, quick to make, gluten-free, and healthy without sacrificing good flavor.
This vegan Tuscan Butter Bean Ragout is the perfect cozy and easy meal. Pair it with crusty bread, rice, pasta or enjoy just on its own. This vegan butter bean recipe is perfect for using up scrap veggies in the fridge, meal prep, or quick and wholesome meal for family.
Packed with protein and flavor, this Hearty Lentil Vegetable Potato Stew will leave you warm, satisfied, and nourished. This stew is also easy to make, freezes well, and makes the perfect meal prep to throw together at the beginning of the week and enjoy for school/work lunches or family dinners.
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