Vegetarian Soups and Vegetarian Chili Recipes

The best vegetarian gourmet flavors come straight from nature; they don't need to be fancy when their natural flavors are decadent enough. This gourmet vegetarian and vegan artichoke and tomato bisque soup is no exception. The ingredients are simple, yet the end result is divine.

Here are the best homemade chili recipes - complete with beans and vegetables yet completely meatless. If you're looking to make a homemade chili, but aren't quite sure which one to try, here's a few suggestions for the best homemade chili recipes.

Aurelie's Super Quick 10 Minute Hearty Tomato Soup is an easy vegetarian and vegan tomato soup recipe that packs a protein punch.

This Moroccan vegetable stew recipe comes from fifteen year old vegetarian and vegan chef Aurelie, author of The Healthaliciously Good Cookbook, which is available on her blog at Eatinghealthaliciously.blogspot.com. Aurelie says, "This tasty, hearty soup is great for weeknight meals. Moroccan seasoning usually contains ginger, cinnamon, cumin, and cilantro. It is an especially nice seasoning to use during the frosty winter months."

Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup

A healthy a delicious recipe for curried corn soup topped with cheddar cheese and filled with flavorful shallots and spices. This curried corn and cheddar soup recipe com

Black bean vegetarian chili

This creamy carrot soup recipe uses coconut milk instead of dairy or soy milk for a creamy soy-free tropically flavored soup. If you're looking for a nutritious vegan carrot soup recipe, you won't be dissapoint with this yummy vegan, dairy-free and soy-free carrot soup.

Of all the dozens of healthy vegetarian soup recipes I've posted, here are the most popular vegetarian soup recipes, according to you! All of these soup recipes are vegetarian, and most are vegan as well.

Vegetarian lentil soup is low in fat, but high in fiber, protein and flavor! This vegetarian and vegan lentil soup recipe calls for lots of healthy vegetables, including spinach, so it really is a balanced vegetarian meal in itself.

A garden vegetable soup recipe with carrots, onions and added tempeh to give it a protein boost for vegetarians, vegans and of course meatless Monday!

A simple recipe for vegetarian butternut squash soup with apples. Sweet butternut squash is lightly spiced with chipotle seasoning and flavored with crisp fall apples. You could also make this butternut squash soup recipe vegan by using a vegan margarine or olive oil instead of butter.

Barley Vegetable Soup with Lentils

Vegetarian roasted chestnut soup is a fall or winter soup to be savored on a chilly Thanksgiving or Christmas evening. Not everyone likes the subtle nutty flavors of chestnuts, but if you do, then you'll love this easy chestnut soup recipe. This vegetarian chestnut soup recipe is also vegan.

Thai coconut soup is an easy and flavorful vegetarian and vegan soup to try. To make it a full meal, add extra tofu and vegetables and serve with steamed rice. Although this recipe calls for mushrooms and carrots, just about any kind of vegetable will do. I like broccoli and tomatoes in coconut soup. You may also prefer to use sauteed tofu in this coconut vegetable soup recipe.

With just four ingredients plus a little salt and pepper to taste, chances, this is a very simple and basic vegan cream of asparagus soup recipe. Be sure to use a vegan margarine to make sure your asparagus soup is completely vegan and dairy-free.

This vegetarian and vegan recipe for cauliflower and potato soup is very low in fat and is a low-calorie vegetarian recipe. Using vegetable broth, vegan margarine and bay leaves to add flavor instead of butter gives this low-fat vegetarian soup recipe just two grams of fat per serving.

Although this Thai vegetarian soup recipe isn't all that authentic, this is a quick and easy vegetarian Thai coconut soup recipe that is very easy to prepare and uses just a few simple ingredients. If you're looking for an easy Thai coconut and vegetable soup recipe, this is the one to try.

Minestrone is a popular vegetarian soup, and this recipe for minestrone is both vegetarian and vegan. Filled with healthy vegetables for lots of fiber and some tofu for a protein boost, this vegetarian minsstrone soup is a complete meal in itself. Serve this vegetarian and vegan soup for lunch or a light dinner with a side salad and some crusty bread.

A vegetarian and vegan vegetable stew recipe using TVP as a meat substitute for a thick and hearty traditional feel along with peas, potatoes and carrots. Perfect for a cold winter night or for just a bit of nostalgia anytime.

If you're looking for a vegetarian, vegan and egg-free matzon ball soup recipe, here's one to try. Although this matzo ball soup recipe is kosher for Passover, it may not be suitable for Ashkenazic Jews because of the tofu, but will be suitable for most others on a less strict vegetarian or vegan Passover diet.

With a soothing and mild flavor, miso soup is light and "brothy", not the type of soup that is a meal on its own, so serve as an appetizer. Miso soup is a quick, easy and light soup and is a staple of Japanese cuisine.

This is a quick and easy Southwestern-style vegetarian tomato and bean soup recipe that uses all canned ingredients to create a tasty and healthy low-fat vegetarian soup. If you've got a can opener, you can get this easy vegetarian tomato soup on the table in less than 15 minutes. For a vegan version, simply omit the cheese.

Homemade tortilla soup is easy to make vegetarian with healthy and high fiber kidney beans for protein. Serve your vegetarian tortilla soup with tortilla chips, of course! For a vegan tortilla soup recipe, you could omit the cheese and sour cream. A Mexican inspired vegetarian tortilla soup recipe.

Quick and Easy Garlic Miso Soup Recipe

This is a quick and easy vegetarian recipe for French onion soup with just a few simple ingredients. If your cupboard is nearly bare and you're wondering what to make for dinner tonight, try this super easy vegetarian French onion soup. For a vegan version, use a non-dairy soy cheese.

Indian Cabbage Soup Recipe. A simple vegetarian and vegan soup recipe low in calories.

Carrot, Ginger and Coriander Soup

Indian Spiced Couscous Soup - a quick and easy vegetarian and vegan Indian food recipe with a bit of spicy kick!

Vegan Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

This flavorful raw food soup recipe is surprisingly filling and flavorful. Enjoy room temperature or chilled.

Savory Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup

Vegetarian Ramen Tomato Soup with Tofu. A quick, cheap, and easy meal with just three ingredients. If you're on a budget, this is a great vegetarian and vegan one-pot ramen noodle meal. Feel free to fry the tofu first or use a flavored variety for extra "oomph" to this quick dish.

Creamy gourmet mascarpone and mushroom soup recipe. The Italian mascarpone cheese is what makes this vegetarian soup truly gourmet and restaurant-quality.

Wheat berry chili recipe

Vegetarian barley lentil soup combines whole grains, high-protein lentils and plenty of healthy and high-fiber vegetables, so it just couldn't possibly be more good for you! This vegetarian barley soup recipe is very low in fat, as it uses no oil, butter or margarine, and as a vegan recipe, it is naturally cholesterol-free. Barley Lentil...

Hearty Vegetarian Corn Chowder Recipe

Although this quick and easy posole soup recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, traditional Mexican posole soup is almost never vegetarian! Though this vegetarian posole recipe may not be quite as authentic as others, you'll find that the combination of peppers, hominy, chili and cumin lends it a satisfying and authentic Mexican flavor.

Chinese Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu and Peanuts

Chicken-free soup made with classic American soup ingredients - carrots, celery, onions and peppers. This vegetarian version is made with a vegetarian chicken substitute.

This vegetarian and vegan minestrone soup recipe is flavored with wine and basil and is full of healthy veggies as well as soy vegetarian chicken, for a hearty dish. Because it contains no oil, this vegetarian minestrone is also very low in fat.

I know not everyone likes beets, but I really enjoy their earthy and naturally sweet flavor. This video shows you how to make a chilled vegetarian beet soup. A healthy vegetarian beet soup.

A vegetarian version of menudo soup with soy "chicken", hominy and plenty of Mexican spices. Instead of beef broth, this vegetarian and vegan version is simmered in a mix of lemon peel, garlic and oregano. If you like Mexican vegetarian food, try this vegetarian menudo soup recipe.

Vegetarian Chicken-free Soup Recipe

Mock Vegetarian Chicken, Mushroom and Sauerkraut Stew

Country "Chicken" Stew with Vegetarian Mock Chicken

Black Bean and Couscous Pilaf

Vegetarian Avocado and Chili Soup Recipe

Vegetable Miso Soup Recipe

Quick and Easy Tomato Rice Soup Recipe

You can make a healthy and comforting vegetarian cream of asparagus soup recipe with just six ingredients. This video recipe shows you how to make an easy vegetarian cream of asparagus soup.

Thai Coconut Vegetable Soup Recipe

A vegetarian soup recipe for broccoli and couscous soup using healthy whole grain couscous, a bit of lemon juice and some parmesan cheese. Couscous is a naturally cholesterol-free food and is very high in protein.

Chinese Hot and Sour Soup is a light meal or accompaniment eaten any time of day. My Taiwanese roomate in college used to prepare this for breakfast on occasion, and I heartily ate it up! This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. It is somewhat light, however, so feel free to add in some tofu or seitan.

Vegan Pumpkin Coconut Soup Recipe

Spinach and Mascarpone Soup

Cheesy Vegetarian Potato Soup Recipe

Potato and Leek Soup Recipe

Basic Vegetable Broth Recipe

Vegetarian lentil soup is a super-easy vegetarian crock pot soup recipe - just put all the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning and forget about it until the end of the day. Lentil soup is hearty enough for a main dish, but you could always add extra veggies to make it even more filling.

This recipe for vegetarian and vegan minestrone soup is filled with healthy and low-fat vegetables, and slowly simmered for maximum flavor. Vegetarian minestrone soup is makes for a light and healthy lunch or dinner soup, just add a side salad and you've got a meal. Because it contains no oil, this vegetarian minestrone soup recipe is very low in fat.

Cool Cucumber Soup

A healthy and low-fat vegetarian soup recipe for cream of carrot soup using soy milk to keep this soup low-fat, dairy-free and vegan. Vegetarian cream of carrot soup is perfect for a light lunch or, serve with a vegetable salad and some bread for a light and healthy meal.

Crock Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup

Lentil soup is one of those recipes that should be in every cook's repertoire. Lentils are available in most grocery stores and are very cheap. This vegetarian lentil soup recipe uses plenty of spices to perk up the soup. Enjoy this traditional and warming dish!

Peanut Butter and Greens Soup Recipe

Vegetarian French onion soup is a simple soup that is easy to prepare yet pleasantly flavorful. Serve with French bread or croutons for a heartier dish.

Take your pick of these healthy vegetable soup recipes! The ingredients for each are varied, but all are healthy and nourishing. Why choose from a plain vegetable soup recipe, when you could make an exotic Thai vegetable soup, a high-fiber lentil vegetable soup or a miso soup inspired by Japanese flavors and ingredients?

Pumpkin soup is warming and filling. Perfect for the holidays or any time.

I used to live in the American South, so I know how much folks down there love their nuts - boiled, salted, pralined or plain, or even made into an easy southern peanut soup dish. This recipe is inspired by the more traditional peanut soups of old Virginia, but is simplified for those of us who aren't true southerners. This easy peanut soup recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Cream of asparagus soup is a creamy and nutritious soup perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe uses soy milk to make it vegan.

This vegan and vegetarian recipe uses watermelon instead of tomato for an unusual twist to traditional gazpacho. Served chilled, watermelon gazpacho is refreshing as an appetizer or on a hot day. The flavor is a little bit sweet and a little bit salty.

A raw food recipe for Chinese Hot and Sour Soup. Follow a few easy steps to creating a healthy version of a Chinese food classic.

All of these soups are also vegetarian and vegan too, of course. Even if you're not eating a 100% raw diet, adding in some raw soups is a great way to get a refreshing burst of nutrition now and then.

Tomato soup recipes

Vegetarian African Peanut Soup Recipe

Gazpacho is a chilled Spanish soup that is refreshing on a hot summer day. This basic recipe can be dressed up with some croutons or hot sauce, depending on your taste.

Scroll through pictures of delicious, mouth watering vegan soups and vegetarian soups, and get inspired to cook up your own healthy low-fat soup recipes.

Tomato and barley vegetable soup recipe

Pozole stew is a thick Mexican soup made from hominy and several other ingredients. This version hails from Guadalajara, Mexico, where a vibrant community has been cooking meatless vegetarian and vegan Mexican meals for generations.

Colorful and fragrant carrot and ginger soup is a light and soothing soup.

Beef and Guinness stew gets a vegetarian makeover in this recipe, using seitan instead of beef.

Minestrone soup is a very popular vegetable soup that is quite healthy and low in fat. This vegetarian crock pot minestrone soup recipe has no oil, so it is virtually fat free. You can also add whatever vegetables your like. Try adding a bit of sweet corn (one of my favorites!), green peas or even some pre-soaked or canned beans.

Miso soup is a quick, easy and light soup and is a staple of Japanese cuisine.

Thai Lemongrass Noodle Soup is a vegetarian and vegan Thai soup that is quite easy to make if you have all the indgredients handy. The flavors are simply amazing in this recipe, and will give you a true taste of Thailand.

Greek Milosoupa is a quick and easy vegetarian and vegan cold soup with a bit of spicy curry flavor. This vegetarian soup recipe comes from About.com's Guide to Greek Food.

This Italian recipe comes from About.com's Guide to Italian Cuisine. Simply omit the cheese for a vegan version. Kale is a healthy green vegetable full of neccessary vitamins and minerals!

A filling and easy vegan sweet potato soup, topped with a dollop of soy yogurt.

Potato leek soup is creamy and filling yet still light. This fat free version could be made vegan by substituting soy yogurt or soy milk for yogurt.