Stay warm and cozy with these quick vegetarian soup recipes that you can whip up in 30 minutes. These flavorful soups run the gamut from minestrone to creamy vegetable soups. Any of them would make a healthy, comforting dinner with a salad or a piece of crusty bread on the side. Recipes like our Easy Green Tortellini Soup and our Vegetarian Lasagna Soup are so delicious that you’ll want to make them every night of the week. You may even want to cook up a double batch.
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Easy Green Tortellini Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
The base of this green tortellini soup is prepared in advance and stored in separate containers for an easy grab-and-go lunch. Layer the spinach on top of the pesto to create a barrier that will keep the tortellini from getting soggy.
Butternut Soup with Coconut Milk
Brian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy Barr
Serve this full-flavored soup as a first course or as a smooth vegetable stew over rice with a side of cooked greens. We’ve used full-fat coconut milk, which yields a decadent, silky soup.
Vegetarian Lasagna Soup
photographer: Jennifer Causey, food stylist: Ali Ramee, prop stylist: Claire Spollen
All the delicious flavors of a vegetarian lasagna can be found in this cozy soup. Mushrooms, zucchini and spinach provide color and nutrients, while a ricotta-and-mozzarella topping provides the signature cheesiness and creaminess.
Spinach-Tortellini Soup
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Claire Spollen
When you need a quick and flavorful dinner, turn to this easy tortellini soup with spinach. Refrigerated cheese tortellini bulk up the soup and cook in just minutes..
Kimchi-Tofu Soup with Sesame & Egg
Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
Cubed tofu absorbs the delicious aromatic broth, full of tang and flavor from prepared kimchi, garlic and ginger. A fried egg adds extra protein to this savory soup.
Creamy Cucumber Dill Soup
A combination of avocado and yogurt gives juicy cucumber just the right amount of creaminess in this rich cold cucumber soup.
Creamy Tomato Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
This easy soup is made with just three ingredients—perfect for a quick and healthy lunch. Plus, this soup has over 20% of the daily value of vitamins A and C, two nutrients that are needed for the immune system to function properly.
Cream of Broccoli Soup
This simple and healthy broccoli soup gets its flavor from a mixture of aromatic vegetables, including leeks and celery. Using an immersion blender (or regular blender) gives it a smooth, creamy texture.
Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup with Chickpea Croutons
Bulk up boxed butternut squash soup with frozen cauliflower florets, then top off your bowl with crispy chickpea snacks for a major crunch.
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Soup
Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis
Loaded with umami from tomatoes, creaminess (and fiber!) from beans and bright flavor and satisfying mouthfeel from lemon, this vegetarian-friendly soup is super delicious.
Vegan Cabbage Soup
This vegan soup is surprisingly easy to make. The flavorful broth is spiked with garlic, tomatoes and a hint of coriander. Just slice and dice your cabbage and fennel and you’ll be enjoying this quick healthy soup in no time.
Vegan Minestrone Soup
This vegan minestrone soup is heavy on the green vegetables (it has peas, zucchini and kale, to name a few!), setting this quick healthy soup apart from the rest. The crispy garlic croutons float on top and soak up the flavorful broth.
Healthy Cream of Mushroom Soup
This healthy version of the traditional cream of mushroom soup calls for you to puree half of the soup for that rich, creamy mouthfeel and leave the other half as is for hits of meaty texture. Parsley and tarragon add a nice pop of color and flavor.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Halloumi
Here, we enhance the flavor of boxed butternut squash soup with curry powder, then top it with irresistible halloumi cheese. Serve with warm whole-grain pita bread.
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
This easy soup cooks up quickly thanks to the use of an electric pressure cooker or multicooker, like the Instant Pot. It packs in tons of filling veggies and also happens to be entirely plant-based. If you aren’t eating vegan, top it with a little Parmesan cheese or pesto to add even more flavor.
Sichuan Ramen Cup of Noodles with Cabbage & Tofu
The Sichuan province in the southwestern corner of China is known for its fiery dishes. Here, the richness of tahini tempers the spicy chile paste in this cup-of-noodles-style mason jar soup. This vegan cup soup is packed with protein to keep you satisfied until your next meal.
Ravioli & Vegetable Soup
Fresh or frozen ravioli cook in minutes and turn this light vegetable soup into a main course. Look for whole-wheat or whole-grain ravioli in the refrigerated or frozen section of the supermarket.
Butternut Squash Soup with Avocado & Chickpeas
Jazz up a can of soup by adding protein with chickpeas and flavor with curry powder. Stir in a little Greek yogurt to make it creamy.
Spicy Ramen Noodle Cup Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
In just 15 minutes, you can make three jars of vegetarian ramen cup soup that you can bring to work or school. These cup soups are not only a time saver, but are also packed with protein from hard-boiled eggs, which will help keep you satisfied until your next meal.
Broccoli, Cannellini Bean & Cheddar Soup
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
White beans pureed into this broccoli soup make it extra creamy so you don’t need heaps of cheese to do the job. Broccoli and white beans offer fiber and nutrients in every serving.
Miso Vegetable Soup
Tofu, rice and plenty of vegetables transform miso soup from a light accompaniment into a dish that’s substantial enough to leave you feeling satisfied.
Creamy Asparagus-Potato Soup
In this fast asparagus soup, potato adds creaminess without adding cream. Double or triple this soup and freeze the leftovers for a quick lunch.
Spicy Tofu Hotpot
Warm up a chilly evening with this light but satisfying one-pot meal. The tofu absorbs the flavors of this fragrant, spicy broth, making it anything but bland. Look for fresh Chinese-style noodles in the refrigerated sectioncase of your supermarket alongside wonton wrappers.
