10 Vegan Soups Ready in an Hour or Less

Carrot Chile and Cilantro Soup

Garlic, cilantro, and chile paste are the stars in this easy-to-make soup. Cooked potatoes and carrots are blended until smooth, creating a creamy texture with no dairy required.

Vegan Red Lentil Soup

Coconut milk, peanut oil, and a handful of savory spices come together to make this top-rated vegan soup recipe. "Run, don't walk, to buy the ingredients to make this," says Chari Campbell. "This is the BEST soup I've found on this site!"

Vegan Kale and Chickpea Soup

"I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I love trying new soup recipes and this one's a keeper," says France C. If you're a big fan of kale and curry flavors, recipe creator rgansle suggests bumping up the amounts of each ingredient to taste.

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Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder

This low-fat, vegan version of a classic comfort food dish is light enough to act as a meal starter, but also filling enough to be the main dish.

Celery and Carrot Soup

This light, delicate soup with is seasoned with tarragon, onion, and dry white wine. With its complex flavor, no one will guess this dish is only made with a handful of ingredients.

Simple Tomato Soup

You'll never settle for canned tomato soup again after tried this homemade version. "It's easily made vegan if you use margarine instead of butter or 2 tablespoons of olive oil," says recipe creator Barbara.

Spicy Black Bean Vegetable Soup

By puréeing half of the black beans in this soup, it has a delightfully creamy texture but with plenty of vegetable pieces to even it out. Add a dollop of fresh topping, like chopped avocado or pico de gallo.

Sweet Potato Minestrone

This recipe is perfect for when you need a stick-to-your-ribs dinner. Pasta, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and other veggies combine to create this comforting soup.

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Vegetarian Kale Soup

"Easy, cheap and massive," says reviewer uptnvegmom. "My husband is NOT a kale fan, but he loved this and even packed a large bowl for his lunch today."

Curried Carrot Soup

You only need five ingredients for this delightfully bright soup. The carrot is finely puréed with onions and a hefty dose of curry powder for extra flavor.