8 Winter Vegan Soups to Warm Your Soul

When it’s cold and wet outside, nothing warms my soul more than a bowl of vegan soup. Soup is easy to cook, makes my house smell amazing, and takes the chill off a rainy winter day. Oh, and it makes fantastic leftovers. What’s not to love?

Whether you’ve just come inside from shoveling snow or are craving a hot meal at the end of a long workday, these vegan soups will keep you full and give you the extra warmth you need to survive these last few weeks of winter. Better yet, they're packed with nutrient-rich veggies, grains, and legumes -- all part of a balanced vegan meal plan.

Here are our favorite vegan soups to warm your soul:

Puree of Vegetable Soup

This veggie-loaded soup is anything but basic. The carrots and potatoes give it substance and the chickpeas provide a boost of fiber and protein.

Moroccan Coconut & Chickpea Soup

Don’t be deterred by the unusual mix of ingredients in this soup from Gluten-Free Goddess. The flavor combination is surprisingly divine.

Loaded Veggie Nacho Soup

This rich and hearty soup can be customized with your favorite nacho toppings. Avocado, anyone?

Tomato Bisque

This vegan version of tomato bisque is so creamy you won’t believe it’s dairy-free. Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping.

Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk

Gluten-Free Goddess has done it again with this super easy and flavorful soup. Bonus: you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry.

White Bean & Roasted Mushroom Soup

This soup uses a healthy pureed white bean and broth base instead of cream. The result will have you licking your bowl clean.

Seitan Portobello Stew

It can be intimidating to recreate a classic dish, but this hearty and flavorful stew definitely delivers!

Rosemary Butternut Soup

Roasted butternut squash plays nicely with rosemary and garlic in this easy-to-make soup. Apple adds the perfect touch of sweetness.

Do you have a favorite winter vegan soup?