A vibrant collection of the best vegan soups and stew recipes to help keep you warm all winter long. With 5-star reviews, many of the recipes are made in just one-pot and require less than 30-minutes!
As tempting as it can be to buy canned soup, making your own is so much better for you and often times, comes together easy in just one pot. Not to mention that they store well in the fridge or freezer when you need a hot meal in a pinch.
I’ve collected 30 of my best plant-based soups and stew recipes to help inspire you in the kitchen. I hope you find something you like and that it keeps you warm on the chilly days ahead!
One-Pot Golden Lentil Soup– “I enjoyed making this soup! It’s delicious and comforting. I doubled the salt and lemon to increase the flavor. The coconut milk adds a deeper flavor that’s very enjoyable.” – Chelsea (recipe pictured above)
Creamy White Bean Lemon Soup– “This soup was easy to make, so healthy and AWESOME delicious!!! I froze a quart and still have enough left for a yummy lunch. Every time I cook one of your recipes it turns out great, and I always appreciate your complete and articulate directions. Keep up the great work! And thank you so much.” – Janice
Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup– “This was really delicious; smooth and creamy. And it was deceptively easy to throw together considering how beautiful the finished product looks. My husband said it was restaurant quality.” -Kristin
Cauliflower Potato and Leek Soup– “Wow! This soup is so creamy and delicious — perfectly warming for cold winter nights; I made some for my family yesterday, and though they were skeptical at first, they ultimately loved it and ate nearly the whole batch! Thanks so much for an excellent recipe!” -O
Roasted Acorn Squash Apple Soup– “I’m very shy about leaving reviews, but I’ve made this soup several times and each time my family, including the picky eaters, absolutely love it!! I double the recipe and use a combination of butternut squash and acorn squash with whatever apples I have on hand. Turns out delicious every time. Thank you for sharing this recipe!!”- Daniele
Easy White Bean Cabbage Soup– “Of all the cabbage soup recipes that I’ve tried this is the best one! I added 2 bay leaves and some Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend, otherwise followed the recipe. I will definitely make this often! Thanks for sharing.” – Christine
Healing Moroccan Lentil Soup– “This is without a doubt the most delicious soup I’ve ever made. I’ve made it three weeks in a row now. Hubby loves it too. This soup is food for the soul and a hug for your tummy. Thanks so much for sharing it with the world.” -Noreen
Quinoa Chickpea Spinach Soup– “This spinach soup was a godsend when my son got sick with the flu. Thanks for sharing this life saving recipe and hope to try others on your site.” -Scott
Easy Vegetable Minestrone Soup– “Made this soup yesterday and it was absolutely to die for! I won’t be looking for another recipe for minestrone again this is the best. Thank you!” -Joshua
The Best Lentil Soup– “It is a snowy day and this soup hit the spot. We missed the garlic but still so tasty. We also used a touch of red wine vinegar instead of the lemon. Very good. Thanks for the recipe.” -Laura
Turnip Leek Soup “Made with just 6 ingredients, this soup comes together quick and is so satisfying. The leeks are a great source of prebiotics and the turnips are high in Vitamin C, potassium and fiber. Simple yet so nourishing for your microbiome!”- Sarah
Dairy-free Potato Soup “Made this tonight and it was delicious! My husband said it was even better than his mom used to make when he was a little boy! That’s quite the compliment because she was a great cook.” -Becca
Lemony Lentils and Greens Soup “This is one of my favorite and easiest soup recipes ever!! It’s so tasty and comforting, and so easy to add any extra veggies too. Thank you for sharing, I’ll tell friends about it all the time!” -Kristie
Creamy Wild Rice Mushroom Soup “I made it this morning to enjoy after church. I taste tested it before leaving the house and I just want to turn around and go home and eat this! It was soooo good! I’m looking forward to stuffing my face later on and curling up in bed with movies afterwards!” -Samantha
Easy Mushroom Ramen “We’re having winter like weather here in CA so this soup was perfect for tonight!! Holy cow it was so delicious! I used homemade bone broth and added in some swiss chard from our garden. I will definitely be making this again.” -Kelli H.
5-Ingredient Black Bean Soup “Thank you for this!! Made this on a Sunday night when I wanted something nourishing and healthy but did not have the energy or headspace to devote to a time consuming recipe. Yum!” -Danielle
Detoxifying Kale Soup “Wow! This is exactly what I needed! I upped the kale a little because I had way too much but other than that I stuck to the recipe and it was perfect. Surprisingly filling and so nutritious! Thank you!” -Carrie
Easy Roasted Tomato Soup “Made this for dinner tonight. It was absolutely delicious. Fresh and warm! I will definitely make this again!” -Ana
Tofu ‘Chicken’ Noodle Soup “I make this soup weekly! No joke. My son loves this soup and eats it for days. Healthy and comforting.” -Katie
Vegan Thai Peanut Curry “This was such an easy and delicious recipe to make and eat! I’m a curry foodie and have been searching for a peanut based curry and this recipe is a keeper!” -Ann Marie
Broccoli White Bean Soup “Made this last night and it was amazing! My friend said it was restaurant quality and the best soup I’ve made so far. I only used half the amount of lemon which seemed perfect for my taste and no salt as the Better Than Bouillon (for my veggie broth) which has salt so it all balances out perfectly. Thanks for a recipe that will be in heavy rotation in this house!” -Kendra
Italian Vegetable Soup with Tofu “Delicious recipe, thank you! This was so easy to make despite being incredibly nutrient dense and nourishing. I’m really looking forward to more of your high protein plant-based soup and stew recipes for the winter. I have a feeling they’ll be on repeat in my house for the season!” -Kristin
Vegan Mushroom Stew “Absolutely delicious!!! I love comforting beef stew and this has all those delicious flavors without the beef. It went together quickly and is the perfect dinner on a chilly March evening, or any evening for that matter!” -Donna
One-Pot Golden Lentil Curry “I’ve been making this for years now, and it has been a favorite in my home. Have you ever tried making it in a slow cooker, or freezing it? I am curious about both but don’t want to ruin the dish finding out the hard way. Thanks!” -KS
Butternut Squash Wild Rice Stew “A new fall favorite! This recipe is SUCH a cozy treat, and I love that every ingredient is so good for you. Based on my personal serving size, it gave me eight days of meal prep for one person. I’m currently making it a second time, and this will for sure be on repeat all fall/winter long. Thank you!” -Emily
One-Pot Coconut Mung Bean Stew “This has become one of my go to soups for my family. I usually double the recipe and swap one can of coconut milk for vegetable broth so it’s less heavy but otherwise the proportions are perfect. It’s absolutely delicious, wholesome and nutritious! Thanks so much for posting!!” -Tasha
The Best Vegan Chili “I don’t even like chili and this is great!” – Kelsey
Roasted Butternut Squash Lentil Curry “For someone who has a hard time leaving a recipe alone, this was perfect as is! I was tempted to steam the squash & cauliflower on the stove but I’m so glad that I went EXACTLY to your recipe! The house smelled so good with them roasting in the oven. I did serve it with brown rice. Like Rachel, I will be making it often in the months ahead.” -Karen
One-Pot Vegetable Thai Red Curry “This was so delicious! The flavour profile was incredible. I thought initially it was a lot of ginger and curry paste, but it absolutely elevated the dish. My husband had two helpings! This will be our our regular rotation.” -Cassandra
Red Lentil Tomato Soup– “This was delicious!! I liked how much lemon juice there was.” -Kate
