21 Meatless Soup Recipes That Make Vegetables the Star of the Show

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup

Along with beans and veggies, lentils ensure this meatless slow-cooker soup is still packed with protein.

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.

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.

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. 

Recipe: Sweet Potato Soup

A blender will help you turn potatoes into a creamy 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.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup

We think we can convince you that this recipe is a winner with just two words: pretzel bowl. 

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.

Recipe: Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Parmesan Croutons

Broccoli and spinach give this soup a bright green color as well as plenty of nutrients.

Recipe: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

You're just 30 minutes away from having this warm soup on the table.

Recipe: Peanut-Pumpkin Stew with Hominy

If you can't find the appropriate pumpkin for this recipe, you can use butternut squash instead. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Potato Soup

To skip the meat, just omit the bacon crumbles.

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.

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. 

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.

Recipe: Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup

Another way to enjoy grits? Yes, please!

Recipe: Spicy Blue Hubbard Squash Soup

This recipe aims to make use of every part of the squash including the seeds. 

Recipe: Pecan Soup

While we've always used toasted pecans to top desserts and salads, this recipe offers another way to enjoy them.

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. 

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.

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.