Vegetarian Soup Chili Chowder Recipes

An assortment of recipes for vegetarian soups, chilis, and chowders.
 

Artichoke Soup
This garlicky artichoke soup is very easy to make.

Asparagus Leek Soup
A lovely, rich soup made with asparagus, leeks, and mushrooms and topped with a corn and bell pepper garnish.

Avocado Soup
Chilled soups are wonderful in the summertime, and they tend to be incredibly easy to prepare. This creamy avocado soup is no exception.

Barley Soup
This barley soup recipe from Sicily is a perfect vegan alternative to chicken soup when you're feeling under the weather.

Bean and Olive Soup
White beans and black olives combine with various herbs and veggies to make a hearty soup.

Bell Pepper Soup
A delicious, colorful soup that can be served hot or cold.

Black Bean Soup
This spicy, garlicky black bean soup is hearty enough to stick to your ribs!

Borscht
Beet borscht is a traditional cold vegetarian soup common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Jewish cooking.

Carrot Vichyssoise
Rich, cold, and a lovely shade of orange, carrot vichyssoise swirled with a balsamic reduction will impress your friends and delight your tastebuds - only you will know how simple it is to prepare.

Cascadilla
This dairy-based, traditional Jewish soup is light and refreshing.

Cashew Chili
Cashew chili is easy, delicious, filling, and vegetarian. What more can you ask for? :-)

Chili
Here's a very easy vegetarian chili recipe - just open some cans, chop a few veggies, and leave it on the stove for a couple of hours.

Corn Chowder
An extremely rich and filling chowder.

Cream of Broccoli Soup
A lovely green soup packed with vitamins and flavor.

Cream of Spinach Soup
A rich, warming soup made of spinach, potatoes, and (optional) milk.

Cream of Zucchini Soup
A simple soup that can be served hot or cold.

Cucumber Soup
This chilled soup is delicious on a hot summer day.

Egg Lemon Soup
This interesting, lemony soup is traditional in Greek cuisine. Serve with Greek salad, hummus, and spanakopita for a veggie Greek meal.

French Onion Soup
Traditional French onion soup is made with beef broth, but this vegetarian version is so flavorful that meat-eaters will never know the difference!

Fresh Pea Soup
Use up the last of summer's fresh peas for this simple soup.

Garlic Soup
This garlic soup is as good as anything you've ever had in a restaurant - it is wonderfully rich and velvety.

Gazpacho
This cold, raw soup is full of flavor.

Hot and Sour Soup
I know a number of people who crave hot and sour soup when they're sick.

Jambalaya
This traditional stew from New Orleans is meat-based, but this vegetarian version leaves nothing to be desired.

Leek, Zucchini, Fennel Soup
Three very different vegetables combine to make a flavorful soup.

Lentil Soup
A simple soup recipe is the best way to enjoy the great taste of lentils.

Lettuce Soup
It sounds a little weird to make soup out of salad ingredients, but this beautiful cold soup is light and refreshing.

Minestrone Soup
This classic Italian soup is always vegan, as long as you leave off the parmesan cheese.

Miso Soup
This is a very simple but richly-flavored soup.

Miso Soup with Pumpkin and Onion
Miso soup, or miso shiru, is a typical Japanese soup that comes in many varieties. This one is spiced up with pumpkin, onion, and optional curry powder.

Mock Beef Bourguignon
Although time-consuming, this is an easy and very delicious recipe for mock beef bourguignon made with either seitan or tempeh.

Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Chickpeas and red pepper coulis make a fresh and flavorful soup.

Mushroom Barley Stew
Mushrooms, barley, veggies, and chick peas make a hearty and healthy stew.

Mushroom Bisque
A lovely, creamy vegetarian/vegan soup which is the essence of mushrooms.

Ocean Chowder
This is a rich and delicious vegetarian alternative to New England clam chowder.

Oden - Japanese Winter Stew
A hearty winter stew for vegetarians.

Onion Soup
If you like onions, you'll love this rich vegetarian soup made with six different members of their family: onions, leeks, shallots, garlic, scallions, and chives.

Potato Leek Soup
There's something about the combination of potatoes and leeks in a creamy soup base - it's a terrific comfort food.

Potato Leek Turnip Soup
Root vegetables combined with the lovely flavor of leeks and Swiss chard make a healthy soup.

Potato Soup
A quick and easy recipe for a favorite cold-weather food.

Pumpkin Soup
This spicy soup is a good recipe to use up all of that pumpkin left over from Halloween.

Red Lentil Soup
Red lentils turn into golden mush when cooked, but they taste divine, especially in simple recipes like this red lentil soup from Syria. Just a few ingredients bring out all the flavor you need for a hearty and delicious vegetarian / vegan soup.

Roasted Corn Soup
A great way to enjoy corn - this roasted corn soup is rich and spicy.

Roasted Vegetable Stew
Roasting brings out all the rich flavor and sweetness of veggies.

Seitan Mock Beef Stew
A rich, thick stew made with seitan and lots of good veggies. It's especially tasty served with hot French bread on a cold night.

Split Pea Soup
Vegetarian split pea soup is easy and just as flavorful as the kind made with ham.

Squash Soup
Just a handful of ingredients and an hour of roasting make the most flavorful squash soup you can imagine.

Sweet Potato and Corn Soup
Sweet potato soup with corn, peppers, and carmelized onions is a real cold weather treat.

Tomato Lentil Soup
This hearty, herby soup is delicious fresh, and even better made ahead of time.

Tomato Soup
This ultra simple soup can be eaten hot or cold and is the perfect way to enjoy summer tomatoes. Don't let the cooking time scare you - this tomato soup practically cooks itself.

Tortellini Soup
This garlicky soup is easy, quick, and delicious.

Tunisian Chickpea Soup
Chickpeas are a staple of North Africa, and this chickpea soup recipe is a great way to enjoy them.

Vegetable Soup
Vegetable soup is one of those things that don't really need a recipe - you can customize the ingredients to your heart's content. This recipe is really just a set of guidelines to give you some ideas about what to include.

Vegetable Stock
Vegetable stock can be used to replace the meat stock or water in just about any recipe. It adds a hint of flavor and extra nutrition to soups, risotto, and more.

Vichyssoise
A simple combination of potatoes, onions, and milk that make a deliciously creamy, chilled soup.

Watermelon Blackberry Soup
Think fruit in soup is bizarre? Don't let your prejudice get in the way - this cool soup is delicious on a hot summer day.

White Bean and Tomato Soup
This white bean and tomato soup flavored with sage and thyme is an elegant alternative to minestrone soup.

Wild Rice and Cranberry Soup
An elegant soup made of wild rice and cranberries laced with sherry.

Related Recipes:

Broiled Ricotta Gnocchi
Gnocchi are usually treated like a variety of pasta and served with sauce. But these broiled ricotta gnocchi are great served plain or as dumplings.

Croutons
Homemade croutons are a snap to make!

Cheese Croutons
These warm and bubbly croutons go equally well with soup and salad.

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