This is the ultimate collection of the best vegan soup recipes—quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. These 24 delicious recipes are perfect for everything from cozy lunches to busy weeknight dinners, meal prep, or feeding the whole family. With options like creamy potato soup, rich tomato soup, hearty mushroom soup, savory lentil soup, and so much more, there’s a comforting bowl for every craving!
Each of these vegan soup recipes is crafted to be simple, budget-friendly, and made with easy-to-find ingredients. Perfect for the whole family, these soups are kid-approved, dairy-free, and either gluten-free or easily adaptable. Every recipe is absolutely delicious, cozy, and satisfying—you’ll want to try them all! So, grab your pot, set it to simmer (or boil!), and let’s get cooking!
Helpful Tips When Making Vegan Soup Recipes
Prep in Advance: Set yourself up for a smooth cooking experience by prepping your ingredients ahead of time. Chop your veggies—carrots, celery, onions, garlic, kale—and measure out all your seasonings like salt, pepper, herbs, beans, vegan cream or coconut milk, and vegetable broth. This will save you time and reduce stress, allowing you to focus on the cooking process. Tip: You can store prepped veggies in airtight containers in the fridge for a day or two if you want to prep even earlier!
Cook in Batches: When making soup, always consider doubling the recipe. Soups are perfect for meal prep because they reheat well and often taste better the next day after the flavors have blended. Store leftovers in the fridge for 4-5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Batch cooking ensures you’ll have easy lunches or dinners throughout the week. Pro Tip: Portion your soups into freezer-friendly containers or bags for individual servings, so you can grab just what you need without thawing an entire batch.
Use the Right Tools: Investing in quality kitchen tools can make a world of difference when making soups. Here are some essentials:
- Heavy-duty Pot: A good, thick-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven ensures even heat distribution and helps prevent burning. This is my favorite affordable Dutch oven.
- Blender/Immersion Blender: If you’re making creamy soups, like butternut squash or tomato, a blender will give you that silky-smooth texture. An immersion blender is great for convenience and minimizes cleanup. This Blender is my go-to high-powered blender, it’s much more affordable than Vitamix, and it comes with a juicer attachment too!
Instant Pot Conversions: To easily adapt a regular soup recipe for the Instant Pot, reduce the liquid by ¼ to ⅓ and use the “Sauté” function for aromatics. Pressure cook on High for 5–15 minutes depending on the ingredients, then allow a 10-minute natural release. Add delicate ingredients like greens or plant-based cream after pressure cooking. Add more broth or liquid if needed to thin.
Freeze Like a Pro: Freezing soup is an excellent way to store leftovers, but it’s important to do it right. Let the soup cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers or bags, leaving about an inch of space at the top for the liquid to expand as it freezes. Be sure to label each container with the name of the soup and the date it was made. For quick meals, freeze in individual portions—ice cube trays work great for broths, and small airtight containers or silicone freezer bags are perfect for single servings.
Use Vegetable Scraps: Don’t toss out your veggie scraps! Onion skins, carrot peels, celery ends, and even herb stems can be saved to make a flavorful homemade vegetable broth. Simply store the scraps in a freezer bag until you have enough, then boil them with water to create a delicious, cost-effective broth that adds depth to any soup. Full instructions here.
Now onto the vegan soup recipes!
- Easy Vegan Cabbage Roll Soup “This soup tastes exactly like cabbage rolls. It is so tasty! I love this soup and make it regularly. It’s probably best in winter, but I love it so much that I make it all year round!” -Annie
- The Best Vegan Lasagna Soup “This soup is AAAMAZING!!! The flavor is spot on and it was so easy to make. Thank you for this delicious recipe!” -Shawna
- Vegan Ramen Noodle Soup “Wow, fantastic recipe! Definitely as good or even better than the vegan ramen I had in restaurant. Thank you for sharing!” -Christiane
- Vegan Tortilla Soup “This was so easy, quick and delicious! Loved it with all the tortilla chips, lime, cilantro and avocado slices. I couldn’t believe it turned out as delicious as it was even though it was so simple.” -Joan
And that’s a wrap on these 24 easy vegan soup recipes! I hope you found a few new favorites to add to your meal rotation. Whether you’re cozying up on a chilly evening or just looking for a quick, satisfying meal, these soups are guaranteed to create a stir (haha!) in your kitchen.
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Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
