Soup is a cozy and delicious meal, but sometimes it can feel like it needs meat to be satisfying. Not anymore! This list is bursting with 29 amazing meat-free soup ideas.
We're talking incredible flavors, hearty ingredients, and all the comfort you crave. From creamy tomato tortellini to spicy lentil stew, there's a soup for every taste bud. Get ready to be surprised by how delicious vegetarian soup can be!
Creamy Mushroom Soup

It's a Ukrainian Mushroom Soup. After you take the first sip of it, you'll instantly feel cozy and warm. Classic autumn soup with a ton of flavor. Get the recipe.
Polish Dill Pickle Soup
This Dill Pickle Soup always gets rave reviews. It is a savory bowl of deliciousness perfect for busy weeknights. Perfect for lunch or dinner, especially in cold winter weather. Get the recipe.
Mushroom and White Bean Soup
This White Bean Mushroom Soup is super easy to make, comforting, and satisfying. Made with fresh vegetables and pantry staples, this is an easy vegan soup packed with plant-based protein and lots of flavors. Get the recipe.
Thai Ramen Soup
This Ramen soup recipe with a Thai flare is a great addition to your healthy meal plan! Get the recipe.
Curried Cauliflower Soup
This rich Curried Cauliflower Tomato Soup is packed with comforting flavors and good-for-you ingredients. It's easy to make, naturally vegan, paleo, and gluten-free, and is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Get the recipe.
Green Borscht
Such a delicious Green Borscht with Spinach. Classic Ukrainian recipe your whole family will enjoy. Ready to be served in 30 minutes. Get the recipe.
Classic Potato Soup
The creamy texture of the soup comes from the potatoes, which are boiled until tender and then part blended until smooth. But that’s not where all the flavor comes in! My recipe also includes vegetables such as onions, garlic, and carrots that add a delicious depth of flavor and extra nutrients to the soup. Get the recipe.
Old-Fashioned Minestrone
This Hearty Old-Fashioned Minestrone soup is filled with wholesome ingredients like leeks, beans, and potatoes. It's popular among kids and adults and is sure to fill you up on chilly winter days. Be sure to add some crusty bread to round out the meal. Get the recipe.
Austrian Garlic Soup
Garlic lovers rejoice! This Austrian Garlic Soup is the easiest and most delicious soup you've ever tried. So rich in flavor, creamy, and lick-your-bowl good soup. Get the recipe.
Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Garlic
A secret to making the best Healthy Butternut Squash Soup is to add a whole head of roasted garlic and a splash of coconut milk. Super easy and delicious. Eating healthy never tasted so good. This creamy soup is vegan and gluten-free too. Get the recipe.
Savory Potato and Bean Soup
This delicious and healthy Potato and Bean Soup is a light yet filling soup. It's made with crunchy cauliflower, and protein-packed Pinto beans, and comes together in just 30 minutes! Vegan and gluten-free! Get the recipe.
Cauliflower Borscht
This Cauliflower Borscht is easy and quick but it doesn't compromise on flavor. This is my mom's recipe and it's healthy, flavorful, and delicious. You'll be making it on repeat. Get the recipe.
Quick Lentil Soup
This traditional Turkish Lentil Soup also called Mercimek çorbası is a uniquely fragrant, cozy, and satisfying soup perfect for chilly days. You can make it in no time and enjoy for lunch or a hearty dinner. Get the recipe.
French Onion Soup
This French Onion Soup is so easy to make! Practically hands-off. Very cozy, delicious, and perfect for chilly fall and winter nights, but also fancy to make for a date night. Replace chicken broth with a homemade (or store-bought vegetable broth). Get the recipe.
Soupe Au Pistou
This Soupe Au Pistou or Provencal Vegetable Soup is refreshing, healthy, and delicious. Great for lunch or light dinner. Get the recipe.
Vegetable Solyanka Soup
This Vegetarian Solyanka is an easy soup recipe idea for busy days. It comes together quickly, requires just a handful of ingredients, and tastes refreshing and delicious. Get the recipe.
Vegetarian Taco Soup
Stay warm with this healthy Vegetarian Taco Soup made in a pressure cooker. This hearty soup is a dump-and-go recipe with lots of black beans, corn, peppers, and tomatoes to create a delicious, satisfying dinner. Get the recipe.
Hungarian Bean Goulash
If you would like to eat a vegetarian goulash soup EXACTLY how Hungarians eat it, you should try this recipe. Our family has been making bean goulash this way for generations. It is a 30-min simple, one-pot soup using only veggies and beans. Get the recipe.
Creamy Chickpea Tortellini Soup
This creamy chickpea tortellini soup is the perfect weeknight meal! It’s ready in less than 60 minutes and comes packed with vegetables and chickpeas. It’s comfort food perfection! Get the recipe.
Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup
Sure, canned tomato soup is easy, but have you ever tried homemade tomato soup? It isn’t even a close comparison! This soup is SO delicious and perfect for fall and winter. Throw it into the slow cooker, and dinner is served. Creamy and delicious, this soup recipe uses cashew cream at the end. Then, I use it as a dip with grilled cheese, veggies, crackers, or a big hunk of crusty bread. Get the recipe.
Roasted Broccoli Sweet Potato Soup
Making this creamy broccoli and sweet potato soup cannot be easier. Roasting all veggies in the oven and blend them together to make a delicious, creamy soup. Well, in short. Did I mention it, that this veggie soup is seasoned with ginger? That spicy, peppery aroma goes perfectly with both broccoli and sweet potato. Get the recipe.
Italian Tomato and Bread Soup
Pappa al pomodoro soup is an Italian tomato and bread soup. This authentic Italian recipe can be prepared with stale or leftover bread and tomatoes and it makes a delicious lunch. If you love fresh flavours, this light, sweet Tuscan tomato soup will definitely appeal to your palate. Get the recipe.
Spicy Salsa Verde Soup
Inspired by Mexican pozole, this salsa verde soup is packed with plant-based protein and fiber! A simple, gluten-free soup that comes together quickly. Get the recipe.
Moong Dal Fry / Yellow Lentil Soup
Moong Dal Tadka or Split Yellow Lentils Soup made in instant pot or stovetop pressure cooker. A simple yet flavorful yellow dal tempered with cumin, garlic and spices. This is a mild everyday lentil enjoyed with rice. Get the recipe.
Vegan Lasagna Soup
Our Vegan Lasagna Soup is a one-pot meal that the whole family will love. Packed with Italian flavors, this deconstructed lasagna can be made in less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect meal for a busy weekday night. Get the recipe.
Thai Red Curry Soup
A quick and easy healthy Thai inspired red curry soup with rice noodles. Better than takeout and ready in the same amount of time! Get the recipe.
Tortellini Soup
Tortellini Soup is a delicious, hearty soup recipe that's simple to whip up and perfect for busy weeknights. Get the recipe.
Mexican Bean Soup
If you’re into Mexican food then this recipe is for you! This easy Mexican Bean Soup is a warming, hearty soup that's packed with Mexican flavors. It features tender beans simmered in a savory broth along with plenty of fresh vegetables and spices. This one-pot soup is also takes less than 30 minutes to prepare! Get the recipe.
Wild Mushroom Soup
Creamy wild mushroom soup is a decadent meal full of wonderful savory umami flavors from fresh and dried mushrooms, garlic, herbs, tamari and miso paste. Get the recipe.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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