21 Meatless Soup Recipes That Make Vegetables the Star of the Show
If you're looking to add some new homemade soup recipes to your dinner lineup, this list of veggie-packed soups is a great place to start. While we'll always love a big batch of homemade chili or pot of warm chicken noodle soup, these recipes prove that you don't necessarily need meat to make a delicious and filling soup. Even though most of these meatless soups are still hearty enough to be a meal on their own, they also make great companions for serving alongside of salads and sandwiches. Plus, they're a delicious way to up the vegetable intake in a way that both kids and adults will enjoy.
Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup
Along with beans and veggies, lentils ensure this meatless slow-cooker soup is still packed with protein.
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Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Tomato Soup
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Tomato Soup
If you prefer even more spice, you can add an extra chipotle chile or some extra crushed red pepper.
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Instant Pot Creamy Root Vegetable Soup
Recipe: Instant Pot Creamy Root Vegetable Soup
Root vegetables give this creamy soup a beautiful orange hue. Plus, your Instant Pot helps it come together with just 15 minutes of active time.
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Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup
Recipe: Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup
Instead of having to stand over your stove stirring onions, this recipe calls on your trusty slow cooker for tender caramelized onions.Â
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Sweet Potato Soup
Recipe: Sweet Potato Soup
A blender will help you turn potatoes into a creamy soup.
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Creamy White Bean-and-Chard Soup
Recipe: Creamy White Bean-and-Chard Soup
Chard ups the veggie quantity and gives this recipe a nice color while offering a milder flavor than spinach.
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Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup
We think we can convince you that this recipe is a winner with just two words: pretzel bowl.Â
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Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup
More than just a side, black beans are the center of attention in this slow-cooker soup that requires just 10 minutes of hand-on time.
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Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Parmesan Croutons
Recipe: Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Parmesan Croutons
Broccoli and spinach give this soup a bright green color as well as plenty of nutrients.
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Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
Recipe: Broccoli Cheddar Soup
You're just 30 minutes away from having this warm soup on the table.
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Peanut-Pumpkin Stew with Hominy
Recipe: Peanut-Pumpkin Stew with Hominy
If you can't find the appropriate pumpkin for this recipe, you can use butternut squash instead.Â
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Instant Pot Potato Soup
Recipe: Instant Pot Potato Soup
To skip the meat, just omit the bacon crumbles.
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese
Recipe: Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese
Using an immersion blender will allow you to blend the soup all in the same pot that the soup cooked in.
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Bryant Terry's Turnip Green Soup
Recipe: Bryant Terry's Turnip Green Soup
Chef Bryant Terry always leans on this soup when he feels a cold coming on because turnips are rich in vitamins and have immune-boosting benefits.Â
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Carrot Soup with Pea Pesto
Recipe: Carrot Soup with Pea Pesto
Pea Pesto adds a pop of color and flavor to the carrot soup base. You can use any that's leftover for topping pizza, pasta, or toast.
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Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup
Recipe: Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup
Another way to enjoy grits? Yes, please!
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Spicy Blue Hubbard Squash Soup
Recipe: Spicy Blue Hubbard Squash Soup
This recipe aims to make use of every part of the squash including the seeds.Â
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Pecan Soup
Recipe: Pecan Soup
While we've always used toasted pecans to top desserts and salads, this recipe offers another way to enjoy them.
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Roasted Tomato-Eggplant Soup with Garlic Croutons
Recipe: Roasted Tomato-Eggplant Soup with Garlic Croutons
If you're ready for a new take on a classic recipe, eggplant adds an extra layer of creaminess to homemade tomato soup.Â
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Sweet-and-Spicy Corn Soup
Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Corn Soup
Enjoy the flavors of summer in soup form with this recipe that calls for eight ears of fresh yellow corn.
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Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Recipe: Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup
A mix of bold spices including curry, cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon give this soup plenty of flavor while coconut milk adds another layer of richness.