It’s cold outside here in Kansas City, so I’m sharing my favorite soup recipes available on the blog. These soups and stews are warming, hearty and packed with veggies. All of the recipes are vegetarian, of course. Many are vegan as well, either as written or with slight modifications.
From creamy, yet cream-less tomato soup (perfect with a grilled cheese sandwich) to contest-winning vegetarian chili, you’ll find just what you’re craving below.
At the bottom of the post, you’ll get a sneak peek at the eight soup recipes available in my cookbook, Love Real Food. I’m genuinely obsessed with every single one of them. Alright, let’s make some soup!
1) Best Lentil Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“This soup is AMAZING! Holy cow the lemon in this just adds something that I never knew I was missing! I ate this for like a week straight & couldn’t get enough of it! PLUS it’s packed full of lentils my FAV! If you found this recipe and are thinking about making it, do yourself a favor and make it asap! Thanks so much for sharing, this will be one of my go-to’s now!” – Rachael
2) Chickpea Noodle Soup
Easily gluten free and vegan
“Amazing! This is so flavorful, a perfect substitution for chicken noodle soup. I made it exactly as-is.” – Katherine
3) Butternut Squash Chipotle Chili with Avocado
Gluten free and vegan
“My fiancé is a chili enthusiast and a meat lover. We both rank this our number one chili recipe! It is delicious by itself, with chips as a snack, with avocado (as recommended in the recipe) or with a fried egg thrown on top for brunch. Do yourself a favor–make a double batch and freeze half for later!” – Coral
4) Curried Sweet Potato, Farro, Kale and Chickpea Soup
Vegan
“This soup is delicious! I found your recipe on Friday, made it on Sunday, and am eating it right now and for lunch allll week long. It is sweet, spicy, and hearty. Thanks for sharing the recipe :)” – Christy
5) Quinoa Vegetable Soup with Kale
Gluten free and vegan
“Absolutely wonderful! Made this soup tonight and it was a complete success. Happy husband and I was surprised but extremely happy kids. EVERYONE went back for seconds. Thank you for your expertise and recipe. I will make it again.” – Misty
6) Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Gluten free and easily vegan
“This was simple but absolutely outstanding! THANK YOU!” – Patricia
7) Classic Minestrone Soup
Easily gluten free and easily vegan (skip the cheese)
“Kate, I have made this soup many times in the last couple of years! It is as perfect a minestrone soup as there is. I do all the cooking in the family, and if my wife hasn’t had this in a while….she starts dropping hints like crazy. Such good stuff. I follow it to a tee….using green beans, red potatoes and squash as my seasonal veggies.” – Steve
8) West African Peanut Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“Soooooooooo DELICIOUS! I made this with kale and served with brown rice. I love the thickness and flavour of this dish! Simple recipe with most ingredients already being in my pantry :-)” – Fiona
9) Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Easily gluten free and vegan
“This was the MOST yummy and satisfying soup!! I’m making it again tonight. It will be a regular in my house from now on.” – Annemarie
10) Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup
Gluten free and easily vegan
“I made this soup last night it was absolutely delicious, one of the best soups I have ever made. Think I will try the carrot & ginger soup next when I have made it I will let you know how it goes.” – Nadia
11) Pinto Posole
Gluten free and vegan
“I am away from my family this holiday season and really homesick for Tex Mex and my family. I made this for myself for brunch to try to lift my spirits and even the smell of the chiles toasting made me feel at home. 10/10 delicious. Added cabbage and radish for toppings. Thanks Kate!” – Laura
12) Curried Cauliflower Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“I have made this soup several times and not only do I love it, my husband asks for it regularly. Most men are meat and potatoes, especially mine, so that says a lot! We love Tia food and the hotter, the better. To increase the spice we add jalapeño and red pepper flakes to this recipe but we stick true it. I have made it for friends and they were “wowed.” This recipe is a MUST try!! Love it!! Thank you for sharing!!!!” – Deanna
13) Spicy Black Bean Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“This soup is amazing! It will definitely be put in our weekly rotation this winter. This was quick to put together, healthy, and there are so many ways to add on ingredients like the avocado, radishes, cheese, Greek yogurt, etc for extra tastiness. Thank you…your recipes are quickly becoming favorites in this house!” – Martha
14) Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I got a pumpkin in my CSA and thought “ummmm….” I searched your site for pumpkin recipes and I have to say, this is now one of my favorites. Super flavorful and silky (even with an immersion blender!).” – Tess
15) Classic Tomato Soup (Lightened Up!)
Gluten free and easily vegan
“Best homemade tomato soup recipe I’ve found! Terrific not acidic, not sweet, just right! Thank you!” – Rex
16) Homemade Vegetarian Chili
Gluten free and vegan
“I absolutely LOVE this chile recipe! I have made it several times and I still can’t get enough of it. Especially now since it is so cold where I live! I even got a bunch of meat eaters to love it! Thanks for the great recipe :)” – Stephanie
17) Redeeming Green Soup with Lemon and Cayenne
Gluten free and vegan
“This is one of the best green soups I have ever had! Just fantastic! My very discerning husband and mother-in-law just love it. Thanks for sharing this beautiful and nourishing recipe.” – Katrina
18) Creamy Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“So I never comment on blogs (but i ALWAYS read the comments section). If you’re like me, you’re looking for someone who’s made this soup to vouch for how awesome it is. Well look no further, cause I’m your girl.
I’ve been a vegetarian my whole life and soup seems to still be one of those things that’s super difficult to for me to want to eat it again and again for days after I make it. I consider this one my first victory—Incredibly flavorful and hearty without all the fatty cream. I didn’t have almonds or tamari, so i topped mine with toasted pepitas and it was perfect. It also helped to have my immersion blender on hand.
Thank you, Kate!” – Laurel
19) Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
Easily gluten free and vegan
“I’ve made this recipe twice in the past week. This is our new favorite soup! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly both times.” – Brittany
20) Vegetarian Pho
Gluten free and vegan
“Hi Kate, It is summer here in Australia but I saw your recipe and tried it the other night. My husband and I loved it and I am sure I will be making it quite often. Thanks for sharing.” – Sandi
21) Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“I made this soup for lunch today during our blizzard on Cape Cod. It is amazingly delicious! The toasted coconut on top really makes it! I used an immersion blender and added the coconut milk to the soup in the pot afterwards. Not as pretty as yours but still delicious. Thanks for another great recipe, Kate. I will definitely make this many times.” – Cindy
22) Seriously Good Vegetable Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“This soup was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Hearty. Veggie-packed, and not bland at all (which I find can be an issue with vegetable soups…like carrots in tomato water I often say). My veggie combo was potato, zucchini, green beans, and kale at the end – used more like three cups of veg and kale each. And had some fresh thyme in the house to used that – Just right. Saving to my fav soup recipes. Thank you!” – Rachel
23) Broccoli Cheese Soup
Gluten free and easily vegan
“Oh my gosh! This soup is so creamy and broccolicious. It’s NOT a dairy bomb like many other broccoli cheese soups I have made or bought in the past. What a great idea to add potato..! Thanks so much Kate!” – Dave
24) Mexican Quinoa Stew
Gluten free and vegan
“This is a great weeknight recipe! Prepared in 20 minutes before afternoon activities and left it on the stove to simmer. My 8 & 10-yr old boys gobbled it up when we got home. So easy and so much flavor. Thank you!” – Jen
25) Southwestern Corn Chowder
Gluten free and easily vegan
“Once again- this recipe was a winner; we love it. We are long past the fresh corn season in Idaho and instead I used a good quality frozen corn. I did not change a thing except maybe to make more next time ;) Thank you for introducing me to crème fraîche and thank you for the many good meals.” – Lucy
26) Quick Dal Makhani
Gluten free and vegan
“This dal has become one of my favorite recipes ever. It is absolutely delicious, I will have to double the recipe when I make it again in a few days. I didn’t have garam masala on hand so I used curry powder instead and used my immersion blender to make it creamy. Love this recipe!!” – Eleonore
27) Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Gluten free and easily vegan
“This is delicious…and I don’t even like cauliflower!!! Thank you for your tasty and healthy recipes, equal parts important over here in our house!” – Crystal
Here are all the soups and stews in my cookbook, Love Real Food! Get your copy.
If you make any of these soups at home, please post a picture on Instagram and tag it #cookieandkate so I can go check it out! I love it when that happens. ♥
More resources you might appreciate: 23 healthy make-ahead breakfast recipes, 45 recipes that pack well for lunch and 20 simple weeknight dinners. You might also like my monthly seasonal produce guides and essential kitchen tools. View all roundups and resource posts here.
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Terri
These soups all look delicious! I saw that episode of The Chew and I recognized your Butternut Squash Chipotle Chili immediately. I have made it several times – a friends non-vegetarian meat-loving husband even commented that it was the best chili he has ever tasted! Thanks for the delicious recipes!
Sophie
YES! Bookmarked. I can’t wait to try all of these (well have actually tried the Vegan Chana Masala. Your are my vegetable goddess!
Sophie x
June Burns
Oh my now I need some soup! I’ve tried that African peanut one before, soooo good. :) The curried lentil soup looks awesome!
Tori@Gringalicious.com
I love them all! #4 is definitely my favorite though! Keep the deliciousness coming this next year!
Ella | SparklesAndSuch26
I can vouch for the spicy black bean soup – it is DELICIOUS!
http://www.youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26
Susan
All of these soups look amazing! I was glad to see I already had most of them pinned to Pinterest. I just need to get cooking! A belated Merry Christmas and happy birthday to you.
Lauren
I love everything about this post! The chana masala looks delicious, as does the green soup. There is nothing better than a bowl of soup in the winter – although the process of making soup in the winter comes pretty close. Love, love love!
Tara
Yum! So many good options. I am definitely going to make that butternut squash chili. Thanks for sharing.
Emma
All these soups looks amazing! I think I’m going to try the Curried Cauliflower (#6) first.
Jordina
I am not vegetarian but number 5 sounds great!
Robyn @realfoodwholelife
These are all gorgeous, Kait. I’ve made and love the chana masala and the black bean. Just pinned the vegetarian mexican to include in a Real Food Meal Plan soon. Yum!
Robyn @realfoodwholelife
Oops, that’s Kate, not Kait. :)
Jeanette
These recipes look amazing! Spicy black bean and sweet potato chili both definitely look like I should give them a try very soon. Thank you!
Brian @ A Thought For Food
I want each of these to be simmering on my stove. I can smell all of them. And it’s a wonderful thing.
jenna @ just j.faye
All these soups looks fantastic! I get a tad bit obsessed with soup in the winter and will definitely be trying some of these (most of them) out!
Emily
Yes, definitely feeling in the mood for healthy soups after indulging a bit over the holidays! Got your vegetarian tortilla soup on my list of things to try. Love those garnishes! Happy belated birthday!
Anne @ Days of Flavour
I really needed some soup recipes for this time of the year. These all sound amazing!
Joanne
Gahhh! Now I seriously want ALL THE SOUPS. And then some.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
I’m currently carving all the soup so these look fab! Perfect way to kick off 2015!
Elise
Wait?!? Somebody presented your chili as their own??? Not right! I amaze that one all te time during winter and my whole family loves it, even my suddenly picky 2 year old :) we also love love love the sweet potato kale soup, except I just cook a cup of brown rice and throw it in rather than using the Farro. Laziness drives me. Anyway, live your blog and alsways give you credit ;)
Kate
Thanks, Elise! Hope your baby is sleeping well. Yes, it was crazy—a woman presented my chili as her own invention!
Elise
Lots of typos there, holding my 3 month old late at night while she drifts off :)
Lauren
Why do I not have a butternut squash?! Number 2 and 5 are calling my name! :-) We tried your black bean recently, and it was a hit, especially with my hubby.
Kate
Glad the husband enjoyed! Let me know if you make the squash ones :)
Miriam
Wow! You have us set through the rest of winter!
Kate
:) These will definitely help you ward off the chill.
Giselle
I would love to see a healthyish dill pickle soup recipe. The recipe that I use is delicious but I feel guilty eating it. It contains a stick of butter, a cup of sour cream, potatoes, a cup of pickles and some pickle juice. Those ingredients don’t really add up to a healthy soup. :)
Kate
Interesting! I’ll add it to my recipe requests list :)
Olga
Wow, I guess this is how you make a soup look better than a steak! I will be definitelly trying these babies (especially the Vegeterian Pho and the west african peanut soup)!
Kate
High praise, Olga! Let me know how they taste once you make them :)
Minh Nguyen
those soups look mouth-watering and hearty. def will give them a try
Nancy Fleming
Hi, Kate,
I have been dying to find a great minestrone soup recipe, one with veggies, cannellini beans, and greens. Got one?
Thanks!
Nancy
Kate
Hi Nancy! I have a recipe like that in my cookbook. I hate to keep it from you, but the book doesn’t come out until May 16th!
Vanessa
I would buy that book for sure!! Congratulations you’re an inspiration for me
Sarah
Yesss! A soup list! It’s supposed to snow all week so this couldn’t have come at a better time.
You should try to make a chilled raspberry (or cherry) soup recipie! There’s a art museum that serves a raspberry one in their cafe and its super good. I know they make theirs with raspberries, sour cream, yogurt, cinnamon and other stuff I can’t remember, maybe lemon juice? (if you are interested, I will ask again) I guess they base theirs off of an old Scandinavian recipie
Kate
Now that’s an interesting idea! Thanks, Sarah. I just added it to my summer list!
Sara @ Last Night's Feast
Kate, the African Peanut Soup is one of my favorites. It’s the first time I ever made anything in that flavor family, and now I’m obsessed with African/Indian/Moroccan cooking! I have a tupperware container of this in my freezer for when I’m craving it =)
Last time I made it, I added lentils.
Kate
Ah, so happy you tried and liked it! I’m sure I’ll bring back many more recipes in this category after my trip to Morocco :) Stay tuned!
Annie
These all look wonderful! I’m on such a Soup kick with the cold winter! Thanks
Kate
Perfect timing, right? Let me know how they work out!
Tessa | Salted Plains
I need to add all of these to my list. Got my eye on that curried cauliflower soup!
Kate
Thanks, pal! Hope you love that one.
Amanda
Hello! These recipes are exactly what I am looking for! I would just suggest fixing the mobile version of this website-it is terrible to navigate because the ad blocks half of the page and when i click out of it I’m brought to the lentil soup recipe every time. I can’t wait to try out the recipes though, thanks for posting!
Vanessa
Amazing recipes. I love all of them. I love this blog, it’s exactly what I’m looking for. I eat like this. Keep the amazing work!!1 <3
Kate
:) Thanks, Vanessa!
Jes
Made number 3 (curried sweet potato, farro and kale soup) for a big and varied crowd at my house tonight and it was a total hit. Love the sweetness and texture. Plus it was easy to prep ahead of time and cook when we got hungry. Very little time away from my friends, and a delicious meal!
Kate
That sounds wonderful, Jes. I’m glad you were able to enjoy the party and the soup!
Christo
I made your Quinoa Vegetable soup with Kale yesterday. It is AMAZING!! I was quite impressed with myself that I made a soup that was this frangrant and had so much flavor! ( ofcourse you deserve all the credit!) The recipee is so easy to follow and oh man the result is amazing! Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to make the others on this page!
Mary Gallagher
Is there a book of vegetarian soups,chilli and stews available that can be purchased for a gift for my son?
Kate
My Love Real Food cookbook has several. Details on how to purchase here: https://cookieandkate.com/love-real-food-cookbook/
Hope this helps!
Cynthia G.
Not listed here but last night I did your Creamy Roasted Cauliflower soup from your book Love Real Food and it was delicious. Perfect soup on a cold winter’s night here in Montreal Canada. Thanks Kate!
Kate
I’m happy to hear that! Thank you, Cynthia for sharing.
Wendy
I am not a fan of quinoa. What would you use as a good substitute? Thanks!
Kate
Hi Wendy! It depends on the soup and dish. Sometimes brown rice and be a good substitute, couscous, or even farro. But again, it depends on the recipe.
Wendy
Thanks! I will play around with them. I got your book for Christmas and I am loving it!!! Everything I have tried has been amazing!
Hala Hamam Bahouth
Kate,
I love your recipes cause they are so similar to Lebanese ones, but you add up then extra flavor of spices and herbs.
You’re do creative and I will tell a ftiendbof mine who is vegetarian and love my recipes, now GFest I can follow yours to give them a higher leve.
Icfo have a big family in Oklahoma and hopefully will have the chance to meet you once I visit my cousins.
Happy New Year
Hala
Kate
Thank you, Hala!
Lilian B
This is so timely – I’ve had a hankering for soup because it’s even colder up here in Minnesota. Came to your block to search for search it for soup recipes, and lo and behold you’ve posted a roundup! Thanks for the ideas!
Lilian B
Woops that’s supposed to be “blog” not “block”.
Kate
Yes, I can’t imagine the frigid you’re dealing with! I’m happy the post was so timely. Enjoy!
Kay Nguyen
These all sound and look amazing! Thanks for sharing <3
Kate
You’re very welcome, Kay! Let me know what you think as you try some. :)
Leslie
These all sound wonderful but some of them have really high sodium content! Over 1500 mg for some for one serving? That’s a lot of sodium so I wouldn’t consider them “healthy”. :-(
Kate
Hi Leslie, those nutrition facts were calculated with regular broth and beans, not low-sodium varieties, so you could easily reduce the sodium content by choosing those options. Nutritional needs, sodium threshold and concept of “healthy” can vary significantly on an individual level. The recipes are all made with healthy whole foods, and they more than qualify as healthy under my own definition!
Monica McGregor
Kate, my New Year’s resolution is to finally get to strict veganism this year. I’ve been yearning for a good soup and now here are 17 of them, plus more from your book! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
Kate
Good luck! Thanks for the support and you got this. :)
Miranda
OK, so I got your cookbook for Christmas and absolutely love it! I’ve been reading/making my way through the recipes ever since. The honey scones were a hit with relatives after an indulgent holiday. The breakfast fajitas and quinoa taco mix are delicious and the butternut squash chipotle chilli is so nice and warming for my bitter cold Canadian winter. Thanks so much, it’s been a nice treat for the new year!
Kate
Thank you, Miranda for sharing! That’s great to hear.
Katherine
It’s chilly out and all of these look so good! I’ve tried the Spicy Black Bean Soup before and really liked it. Now I’ve got my eye on the Butternut Squash Chipotle Chili and the Roasted Butternut Squash Soup! (Wow.)
Kate
Let me know what you think, Katherine!
Rebecca Carroll
I love your recipes!!!
Due to early onset arthritis I was put on an anti inflammatory diet by my Doctor . Overnight I was suddenly a vegan and gluten free. Your recipes have made the transition so easy.
Thank you
Rebecca
Kate
I’m sorry to hear that! It can be a hard transition to make at first. I’m happy you are finding my recipes helpful and that they are working for you!
DeDe Designed Decor
Thank you for all these great recipes. I just printed a bunch and will be making one of them tomorrow. Can I also ask what recipe plugin are you using? I like the layout of it. I have some dessert recipes on my site and I am looking for a new recipe plugin as mine is outdated. Thanks so much again for the vegetarian soup recipes and I can’t wait to try them.
Jolia
All of these are beautiful! I don’t know which I like most! With warm weather finally here (in San Diego, at least), I’m sure to being making many if not all of these over the next weeks and months.
Kate
Great to hear!
Hargun Khanna
OOoooh!! Pho is such a great idea, trying that tonight :)
Kate
Please do!
Ronnie
Hi Kate,
I”m a big fan, your recipes are excellent, exact, delicious and look spectacular. I make them often.
I was searching for a vegetarian Split Pea Soup, but couldn’t find one on your website. Any plans for creating one????
Ronnie
Kate
I don’t have one right now, Ronnie. But I will add it to the list for consideration.
vegetable soups
Hi Kate,
I love everything vegetable soups recipe post. I am very happy with your articles. Thank you so much! Keep up the good work.
4waystoyummy
Hello Kate,
Soup is perhaps my favorite food and I make it each week. That green soup sounded a lot like an old soup I make called Alpine Soup. I love green soup. One soup, you may not know and one that I love is called Lovage Soup. If you grow the herb lovage then you likely know that you need to use it up as it can grow 5 feet tall! How’s Cookie doing? All the best!
Kate
I’ve never heard of alpine soup or lovage soup! Quite intrigued by your lovage idea. Cookie is doing well, but she has one stubborn lymph node and we’re investigating further options.
4waystoyummy
I hope you’ll try growing lovage this year. It is a perennial and has no bad habits! Even if you don’t garden, this herb is no work! The stems are hollow so some people like to drink their Bloody Mary’s through them…since the plant is celery like. You’ll love the smell and taste. I dry it for Winter use and made wonderful vinegar with it as well. I love learning new things and learned today that nutritional yeast is good in soup. I’ll gonna try that! All the best to Cookie, like my dog Dalai…they are are number one fans!
Nathalie
I did the maths: I’ve made 56% (15) of these 27 soups/stews :)
The only one I didn’t absolutely love was number 20 (the vegetarian pho). I am so happy to think I have another 12 soups to try!!! Thank you so much for your amazing work and generosity.
Kate
Love your math! Awesome. Hope you love all of the rest!
Nancy
Hi! I so adore your recipes! Fabulous! My big question is (after looking at all those soups), why does every single recipe have an avg rating of 4.9? So unusual. Thanks!
Kate
Hi Nancy, I did not notice that! Surely they do not all have exactly a 4.9 rating. Soups are one of my specialties, but I assure you I do not manipulate the comments!
Tracy Cranley
Oh my gosh! You have the best recipes! I just printed out 20 of the 27 soups! Cannot wait to get cooking!!!!! Thank you!
Kate
Hooray!! Enjoy, Tracy!
Miriam
Your soup recipes are particular favorites of mine! Four of these are on my regular rotation already (Tomato soup, BEST lentil soup, Vegetarian Chili, and Spicy Black Bean) and several others are on my list to try!!
Kate
I love it! Thank you, Miriam!
Stephanie
Your soups are my go-to soups! I’ve cooked many if not most of them. Making the tomato soup tonight. Thanks for your wonderful recipes!
Kate
Thank you so much, Stephanie! :)
Mary E. Greer
Cookie and Kate: this is your best post ever. Thank you from Iowa!
Kate
You’re welcome, Mary! Stay warm.
Carol
Thank you Kate for so many amazing recipes. We have tried several of the soups on this list and try to make a new one each week.
I found your blog a couple years ago when I was looking for a healthy muffin recipe and I found so much more. Your recipes are delicious and healthy and perfect for my vegetarian daughter. I bought her your cookbook as a gift and she loves it. Thank you so much!