19 Comforting Soup Recipes If You're Cutting Back On Meat And Dairy (2024)

    Whether you're a vegan or just trying to cut back on meat and dairy.

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    1. Spicy Black Bean Soup

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    The Glowing Fridge / Via theglowingfridge.com

    Loaded with beans, sweet corn, and tons of veggies, this Mexican-inspired soup will fill you right up. Get the recipe.

    2. Thai Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

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    Cookie and Kate / Via cookieandkate.com

    How could something vegan taste so creamy, you might ask? The secret lies in a combination of curry paste, vegetable broth, and peanut butter. Get the recipe.

    3. Creamy Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup

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    Roasted tomato, potatoes, and peppers sautéed in garlic and olive oil give this soup a super rich texture without any milk or cream. Get the recipe.

    4. Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup With Bok Choy

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    The Forked Spoon / Via theforkedspoon.com

    Use water instead of chicken broth to make this fragrant soup. It has plenty of flavor already from shallots, onion, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Get the recipe.

    5. Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup

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    Cauliflower is truly a miracle vegetable. Don't believe it? Wait until you try a bowl of this decadent soup made with little more than veggies, vegetable broth, almond milk, and spices. Get the recipe.

    6. Pasta Fagioli Soup

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    Cilantro and Citronella / Via cilantroandcitronella.com

    Looking for a 30-minute dinner? Opt for this vegan recipe made with tender veggies, white beans, and noodles all simmering in a tomato-based broth. Get the recipe.

    7. Mexican Quinoa Stew

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    This Mexican take on tomato soup is full of protein, thanks to black beans and quinoa. It also gets quite the kick thanks to jalapeño peppers, cayenne and cumin. Get the recipe.

    8. Chickpea Noodle Soup

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    Umami Girl / Via umamigirl.com

    Tender chickpeas take the place of chicken in this ultimate comfort food. Make a big batch and save some in the freezer for later. Get the recipe.

    9. Spicy Mushroom Ramen

    Connoisseurus Veg / Via connoisseurusveg.com

    Baby bella mushrooms and ramen noodles get simmered in a savory miso broth.

    Get creative with this base recipe and add anything from scallions and red pepper flakes to nori and crispy tofu. Get the recipe.

    10. Pesto Vegetable Soup

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    If you thought pesto is meant just for pasta, think again. This vegetable soup gets a serious upgrade thanks to a simple, vegan homemade pesto. Get the recipe.

    11. Eggplant Goulash

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    This vegan take on the eastern European classic stew will warm you up and fill you up at the same time. Sautéed eggplant, onion, and bell pepper get a flavor kick from thyme, bay leaf, soy sauce, and a mixture of smoked and sweet paprika. Get the recipe.

    12. Roasted Garlic and White Bean Soup

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    Veggie And The Beast Feast / Via veggieandthebeastfeast.com

    The key to this dairy-free but totally creamy recipe: Cashew milk. It gets combined with vegetable broth, white beans, veggies, and a hefty portion of roasted garlic. Get the recipe.

    13. Vegan Wonton Soup

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    China Sichuan Food / Via chinasichuanfood.com

    You can officially cross wonton soup off your takeout order for life. This delicious Asian-inspired soup tastes even better when its homemade. Get the recipe.

    14. Coconut Curry Laksa Soup

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    Chef de Home / Via chefdehome.com

    Laksa is a classic comfort food from many Asian countries like Malaysia and Singapore. This version is made with coconut milk and a homemade laksa paste made from red chili, garlic, ginger, cashew nuts, and lime. Get the recipe.

    15. Italian Orzo and Spinach Soup

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    This recipe could not be easier: All you need are a few simple ingredients and it's ready in 25 minutes flat.Get the recipe.

    16. Slow Cooker Vegan Lasagna Soup

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    Connoisseurus Veg / Via connoisseurusveg.com

    You're going to want to become very familiar with this recipe for five-ingredient vegan pesto ricotta, because you'll want to put it on just about everything. Get the recipe.

    17. White Bean and Mushroom Soup

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    Simply Quinoa / Via simplyquinoa.com

    One pot and thirty minutes is all you need to make this decadent recipe. Need I say more? Get the recipe.

    18. Vegan Chili

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    Eat Healthy Eat Happy / Via eathealthyeathappy.com

    The shopping list for this vegan chili may look intimidating, but the majority of ingredients you need to make it are spices and condiments that are already sitting in your kitchen. Get the recipe.

    19. Lemongrass Coconut Noodle Soup

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    Lauren Caris Cooks / Via laurencariscooks.com

    The beauty of this recipe is you can dress it up or down using your go-to ingredients or what you have in your pantry like noodles, tofu, or any of your favorite veggies. Get the recipe.

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