Most of the U.S. is in the middle of a bitter cold snap. With cold weather comes the desire to cozy up with warm sweaters and bowls full of piping hot soup. Whether you’re in the mood for a thick and hearty stew or a rich and creamy bisque, we have your vegan soup cravings covered with recipes from our cookbooks.
8 Warming Vegan Soups and Stews for Winter
Chipotle Corn Chowder from Cook the Pantry by Robin Robertson – This sweet, satisfying vegan chowder is made with frozen whole kernel corn. The garnish of pimientos and parsley adds a dash of color.
Moroccan Lentil Soup from The Abundance Diet by Somer McCowan – Hearty lentils and warming spices make this soup a cold weather favorite.
Chickpea Spinach Stew with Lentils and Quinoa from Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen by Richa Hingle – This stew is a hearty one-pot meal, and it fulfills all of your protein needs for the day.
Everyone’s Favorite Black Bean Chili from Cook the Pantry by Robin Robertson – Chili is a classic comfort food, and it’s one that’s easily veganized. This versatile recipe is author Robin Robertson’s go-to chili.
Green and White Chili Bowl from Vegan Bowls by Zsu Dever – Red chili is all the rage, but its seldom-made cousin—green and white chili—is just as flavorful, perhaps more so. This chili is full of hominy (dried and treated maize), fresh green chiles, and two kinds of white beans.
Butternut Squash Bisque with Cranberry Gremolata from The Blooming Platter Cookbook by Betsy DiJulio. The zesty gremolata adds color, flavor, and crunch to this simple and familiar cold weather soup.
Smoky Spicy Hominy Soup from World Vegan Feast by Bryanna Clark Grogan. This hearty soup is is a vegan twist on the traditional Mexican posole, and it’s “meaty” enough to please even the pickiest of omnivores at your dinner table.
Tomato Basil Bisque from The Abundance Diet by Somer McCowan – This soup will remind you of dining at your favorite bistro. This vegan version tastes just like the dairy version, if not better.