42 vegetarian soup recipes

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Veggie soup recipes

Get-your-greens soup

Loaded with green veg and potato for creaminess, this immune-supportive soup needs just a splash of cream to become a hearty, warming lunch.

Butternut squash soup

Blend butternut squash with onion and garlic to make this warming veggie soup, finished with toasted seeds and a swirl of greek yogurt.

Wild garlic soup

Put the spotlight on this spring ingredient in a vibrant vegetarian soup, swirling through high-quality crème fraîche and serving with hot buttered toast for a comforting lunch.

Carrot and orange soup

This is one seriously orange soup! Blitz six simple ingredients together to make a vibrant, low-calorie lunch.

Carrot and coriander soup with spicy flatbread croutons

Ras el hanout is a North African spice blend that gives an extra kick to the crunchy croutons. Just the thing to jazz-up your lunchtime carrot and coriander soup.

Vegetarian cauliflower chowder

This comforting bowl of creamy veggie chowder sees cauliflower mixed with cayenne pepper, cream and a handful of thyme.

Broccoli and stilton soup

This vibrant broccoli soup with stilton toasts is the perfect antidote to the winter blues. Warming and comforting but still healthy, this is perfect for the colder months.

Leek and potato soup

This classic potato and leek soup is super simple to make and ready in just half an hour. It's perfect for a comforting lunch, served with plenty of crusty bread.

Vegetarian French onion soup

A vegetarian take on a classic soup recipe, check out this warming, umami-packed French onion soup with sweet and sticky caramelised onions and cheesy Marmite toppers.

Borscht

This classic Eastern European beetroot soup mirrors the Italian minestrone – what you put in it and why can differ according to season, village and country. Here's our simple winter vegetable version.

Spiced squash, spinach and lentil soup

A wholesome, nutritious soup packed with squash, puy lentils, bulgar wheat and plenty of cumin for kick.

Moroccan vegetable soup

Try our easy Moroccan vegan soup recipe with lemons, chickpeas and plenty of spice. This low calorie soup serves four and is ready in under an hour.

Cabbage soup

Warm up with an aromatic bowl of cabbage soup, made punchy and colourful with dill, tomato and lemon.

Curried swede soup

This curried swede and coconut soup is the perfect winter warmer to enjoy with freshly baked crusty bread.

Hot and sour soup

This tangy soup by chef Sandy Tang has a spicy kick, perfect for warming up in the winter months. Load it with even more of your favourite vegetables, as you like, for a hearty main.

Supergreen pea and spinach soup

This vegetarian soup is packed with green goodness and really easy to make. Serve with a swirl of creme fraîche and some crusty bread, if you like.

Shredded veggie miso soup

Shred ginger, leeks and carrots into this umami-rich soup and top up with quinoa and kale for a nourishing, low-calorie meal.

Leek, pea and spinach soup

If you fancy a soothing bowl of soup for lunch, look no further. Smooth flavours and a toasted seed topping make this a delicious option for a veg-packed lunch.

Creamy tomato soup with cheese and Marmite dippers

Check out our veggie soup with cheesy marmite sourdough dippers. This easy vegetarian soup recipe makes enough to serve four and ready in 30 minutes.

Vegetable soup

A nourishing bowl of vegetable soup is sometimes all you need. Make sure to serve with crusty bread, too.

Chilli bean tortilla soup

This vibrant vegan soup is really easy to prepare and packs a punch with the addition of red chilli, avocado and radishes. We recommend shallow frying the tortilla strips to add some crunch to the soup.

Spiced parsnip soup

A spicy parsnip soup is a real winter favourite and is perfect for a chilly Christmas week night when you want something quick and easy and not too fancy! This version is spiced with garam masala and paprika.

Celery soup

Get cosy with a bowl of roasted celery soup, topped with chopped chives or parsley. Serve with crusty bread or olive oil croutons to make into a filling lunch.

Thai carrot and lemongrass soup

Thai cuisine uses fragrant flavours to create warming and comforting dishes. Our thai carrot and lemongrass soup is an easy vegetarian option with plenty of zing from the lemongrass and ginger, plus the coconut milk makes the soup really creamy.

Parsnip and apple soup

Make the most of parsnip season by combining with apples in this rich and creamy soup. Serve with crusty bread for a warming lunch or starter.

Red pepper soup

A brilliant bright red soup recipe, perfect for sunny days. You'll need plenty of red pepper, garlic and dried chilli flakes for this one.

Fiery chickpea and harissa soup

A fast-to-make and easy spicy soup made with chickpeas. This vegetarian recipe gets its heat from harissa, the hot chilli pepper paste from Morocco. Ready quickly in 20 minutes.

Sweetcorn soup

This vegan corn soup, flavoured with lemongrass and coconut, comes topped with a zingy salsa of chilli, lime and coriander.

Celeriac and cheddar soup with thyme croutons

This delicious, warming celeriac and cheddar soup is a meal in a bowl. Served with crunchy thyme croutons, it makes the perfect lunch or lighter dinner. It's under 300 calories, too, making it perfect for a midweek meal.

Chilled cucumber, dill and yoghurt soup

This creamy chilled soup is simple to make and ready in just 20 minutes. The fragrant aromatic dill works perfectly with the subtle tasting cucumbers, a perfect vegetarian summertime starter.

Gazpacho

Use up ripe tomatoes in this silky-smooth Spanish soup and scatter with chopped cucumber and tomato.

Mexican charred sweetcorn soup

Spice up your soup with punchy ancho chillies in this Mexican inspired recipe.

Sweet potato and miso soup

Velvety, wholesome and packed with plenty of umami flavour, this vegan soup is simple to make and low in calories.

Vegetable aash with puy lentils

To say that aash is merely a soup would be underselling it – this hearty staple of Persian cuisine is always herb- based but there are many varieties: some with meat, some with barley, rice, tomato or pomegranate molasses. It’s the best comfort food on a cold day. This is Sabrina Ghayour's Western version but still every bit as delicious.

Chilli non carne soup

Check out this punchy soup with red kidney beans and crunchy veg. This easy recipe is packed with flavour and ready in less than an hour. Serve with homemade garlic bread for dipping.

Cucumber gazpacho

Use up a mixed jar of cornichons and mini pickled onions to make a refreshing chilled soup. The jar often comes with mustard seeds in the brine, creating a pretty garnish.

Spiced cauliflower soup

Our creamy veggie soup is spiced with curry powder for a low-calorie winter warmer.

Thai red curry butternut squash soup

Try our spiced squash soup with the punchy flavours of thai red curry for an easy winter warmer. Try our vegan Thai red curry here.

Tomato soup with quick spring onion cornbread

Need warming up? Our velvety tomato soup, pepped up with a little horseradish, is just the ticket. And it's so worth making homemade cornbread to go with it.

Sweet potato groundnut soup

Check out this easy vegan soup recipe with sweet potato and groundnut. Packed with punchy chilli and smooth peanut butter this flavoursome soup is super creamy, and it's low in calories.

Potato and spring onion soup

Check out our warming potato and spring onion soup. This easy potato soup recipe is vegetarian and low in calories, what's more it's ready in 30 minutes.

Vietnamese green soup

Check out this vegan Vietnamese green soup. This quick and easy family-friendly recipe is packed with punchy flavour and comes in under 150 calories.